KELPIE 15 (MACWESTER)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 14.92 ft |
| LWL | 12.5 ft |
| Beam | 5.5 ft |
| Draft | 2 ft |
| Displacement | 800 lb |
| Ballast | 450 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 4.7 kn |
About the KELPIE 15 (MACWESTER)
'Dayboat' and 'Weekender' versions. Twin boards available as an option. All models have removable ballast for ease of trailering. Built under license by a number of different yards.
Designed by C.S.J. Roy and built by MacWester Marine Ltd. (UK), the Kelpie 15 is a compact fractional sloop with 300 hulls produced between 1967 and 1980. Its lightweight 800.0 lb displacement and 21.39 SA/D ratio suggest a design prioritizing agility and performance over heavy cruising comfort.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and day-sailers seeking a manageable, trailerable package that is easy to single-hand or manage with a small crew.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low displacement of 800.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 9.64, this boat is not suited for offshore bluewater cruising but is adequate for protected coastal waters.
- Comparables:
- Comparable to other 15-foot trailerable fractionals from the 1970s, such as the O'Day 15 or various trailerable daysailers, due to its similar LOA of 14.92 ft and emphasis on ease of transport and handling.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 14.92ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the KELPIE 15 (MACWESTER)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.
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