Eclipse 6.7

Eclipse 6.7
Development
DesignerCarl Alberg
LocationUnited States
Year1978
Builder(s)South Coast Seacraft
RoleCruiser
NameEclipse 6.7
Boat
Displacement1,800 lb (816 kg)
Draft4.83 ft (1.47 m)
Hull
Typemonohull
Constructionfiberglass
LOA22.00 ft (6.71 m)
LWL17.00 ft (5.18 m)
Beam7.08 ft (2.16 m)
Engine typeoutboard motor
Hull appendages
Keel/board typelifting keel
Ballast500 lb (227 kg)
Rudder(s)transom-mounted rudder
Rig
Rig typeBermuda rig
Sails
Sailplanmasthead sloop
Total sail area209.00 sq ft (19.417 m2)

The Eclipse 6.7, also called the Northbridge Eclipse, is an American trailerable sailboat that was designed by Carl Alberg as a cruiser and first built in 1978.[1][2][3][4]

The design is a development of the South Coast 22, which was in turn based upon Alberg's South Coast 21 design. The Eclipse differs from the South Coast 22 by moving the mast 2 ft (0.61 m) forward, plus changes to the coach house roof, cockpit and the interior.[1][2][4][5]

Production

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The design was built by South Coast Seacraft in United States, starting in 1978, but it is now out of production.[1][2][4][6]

Design

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The Eclipse 6.7 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a masthead sloop rig, a spooned raked stem, an angled transom, a transom-hung rudder controlled by a tiller and a swing keel. It displaces 1,800 lb (816 kg) and carries 500 lb (227 kg) of ballast.[1][2][4]

The boat has a draft of 4.83 ft (1.47 m) with the keel extended and 0.83 ft (0.25 m) with it retracted, allowing operation in shallow water, beaching or ground transportation on a trailer. The boat is normally fitted with a small outboard motor for docking and maneuvering.[1][2][4]

The design has a hull speed of 5.52 kn (10.22 km/h).[4]

Operational history

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The boat is supported by an active class club that organizes racing events, the South Coast Seacraft Owners' Association.[7]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Eclipse 6.7 (Southcoast) sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 15 June 2021. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e McArthur, Bruce (2020). "Northbridge Eclipse (Southcoast) sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 15 June 2021. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
  3. ^ McArthur, Bruce (2021). "Carl Alberg 1900 - 1986". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 21 October 2020. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
  4. ^ a b c d e f Sea Time Tech, LLC (2022). "Eclipse 6.7". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 18 April 2022. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  5. ^ South Coast Seacraft Owners' Association (2 May 2009). "Eclipse 6.7". Archived from the original on 15 June 2021. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
  6. ^ McArthur, Bruce (2021). "South Coast Seacraft Co. 1965 - 1981". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 11 June 2021. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
  7. ^ McArthur, Bruce (2021). "South Coast Seacraft Owners' Association". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 11 June 2021. Retrieved 13 June 2021.