General Information
The Osprey design was originally penned by the late Ian Proctor in the early 1950’s. It
was designed for the Olympic Selection Trials along with several others; two of which
became the Flying Dutchman and 505 of today. The Flying Dutchman was chosen after
winning the trials. (Information from the Osprey Class Association web site.)
In the USA "Osprey" was Anglicized to "Ospray".
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Specifications
Years produced
Number produced
Overall length
Waterline length
Beam
Draft
Sail area
I measurement
J measurement
P measurement
E measurement
Displacement
Mast Length
Mast Weight
Boom Length
Boom Weight
C/B - Keel Material
C/B - Keel Weight (approx.)
Rudder Type
Rudder Material
Seating
Weight Complete (approx.)
Recommended H.P.
1959 - 1969
550
15' 8"
14' 8"
5' 11"
6" / 3' 8"
125 sq. ft.
23' 7"
24 lbs.
9' 10"
10 lbs.
Fiberglass
17 lbs.
Kick up
Fiberglass
6
480 lbs.
3 - 7
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(This is one of a number of sailboats distributed by O'Day but built by other manufacturers.)