International 505
Specifications

Length: 16'6" (5.05 meters)

Beam: 6'2" (1.88 meters)

Weight: 280 lbs (127.4 kilos)

Sail Area: main & jib 175 sq. ft.

Spinnaker: 220 sq. ft.

Crew: Two people, one trapeze

The 505 is a development class in which only the most basic parameters of the dinghy are specified. The class attracts high-level sailors who enjoy the technical challenges of rigging, hull development, and airfoils. The class is very competitive and the boat tricky to keep on its feet in a breeze. Some the of best 505 sailors are from the San Francisco Bay Area.