Edel 540
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| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | |
| Location | France |
| Year | 1974 |
| No. built | 2500 |
| Builder(s) | |
| Name | Edel 540 |
| Boat | |
| Boat weight | 1,711 lb (776 kg) |
| Draft | 2.29 ft (0.70 m) |
| Hull | |
| Type | Monohull |
| Construction | Fiberglass |
| LOA | 17.71 ft (5.40 m) |
| LWL | 14.75 ft (4.50 m) |
| Beam | 8.00 ft (2.44 m) |
| Engine type | Outboard motor |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | fin keel |
| Ballast | 331 lb (150 kg) |
| Rudder(s) | transom-mounted rudder |
| Rig | |
| Rig type | Bermuda rig |
| Sails | |
| Sailplan | Fractional rigged sloop |
| Total sail area | 162 sq ft (15.1 m2) |
The Edel 540 is a French sailboat, that was designed by and first built in 1974. It was marketed as the Edel 545 in France and is sometimes referred to as the Edel 5.[1]
Production[]
The design was built by in France and also at its Canadian subsidiary, . Between 1974 and 1983 a total of 2500 examples were completed. The boat is now out of production.[1][2]
Design[]
The Edel 540 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass. It has a fractional sloop, a raked stem, a vertical transom, a transom-hung rudder controlled by a tiller and a fixed fin keel. It displaces 1,711 lb (776 kg) and carries 331 lb (150 kg) of ballast.[1]
The boat has a draft of 2.29 ft (0.70 m) with the standard keel fitted. The boat is normally fitted with a small outboard motor for docking and maneuvering.[1]
The design has a hull speed of 5.15 kn (9.54 km/h).[3]
Operational history[]
In a review Michael McGoldrick wrote, "...The 540 tends to compete with the Sandpiper 565, and it is a step up from those small sailboats that come with a minimalist cuddy cabin. In fact, they claim that the Edel 540's cabin has room to sleep 4 people, but this is probably more of an indication that there is sufficient room to sleep two adults in reasonable comfort. For its size, this 18 footer has a very wide beam (8 feet, or 2.44m). While the Edel 540 has a fix keel with 331 pounds of ballast, the wide beam provides for a lot of stability. It's nice looking boat and it tends to appeal to people who want a pocket cruiser that truly looks like a little yacht."[4]
See also[]
Related development
Similar sailboats
References[]
- ^ a b c d Browning, Randy (2018). "Edel 5 (540/545) sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
- ^ Browning, Randy (2018). "Edel (1956-1995)". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
- ^ InterVisionSoft LLC (2018). "Sailboat Specifications for 540/545 - Edel 5". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
- ^ McGoldrick, Michael (2018). "Edel 540". Sail Quest. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
External links[]
Media related to Edel 540 at Wikimedia Commons
- Keelboats
- 1970s sailboat type designs
- Sailing yachts