EUROPE (INTERNATIONAL)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 11 ft |
| LWL | 11 ft |
| Beam | 4.42 ft |
| Displacement | 99 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 4.4 kn |
About the EUROPE (INTERNATIONAL)
The EUROPE Dinghy has it's roots with the MOTH development rule and evolved into a one-design, becoming an Olympic class (1992-2004) for women sailors.
The Europe (International) is a specialized 11.0 ft racing dinghy designed by Pierre Marique and Alois Roland, with production records indicating a build year of 1963. As a high-performance International Class boat, it features a Cat (Marconi) rig and a variable keel, with a displacement of 99.0 lb and a LOA of 11.0 ft.
- Best for:
- This boat is exclusively suited for competitive dinghy racing enthusiasts and skilled sailors seeking a high-performance, lightweight platform. It is not designed for cruising, single-handing comfort, or bluewater passage making.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 99.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 3.82, this vessel is strictly a coastal racing dinghy with no offshore or bluewater capability.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other International Class dinghies such as the International 14 or International 12, which share similar racing pedigree and specialized design goals. These vessels are comparable due to their focus on pure sailing performance within strict class rules rather than utility.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 11ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the EUROPE (INTERNATIONAL)yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a EUROPE (INTERNATIONAL)? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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