Force 5

Force 5
Class symbol
Development
DesignerFred Scott and Jack Evans
LocationUSA
Year1972
DesignOne-Design
NameForce 5
Boat
Crew1
Draftmax 3 ft 2 in
min 3 in
Hull
Hull weight145 lb
LOA13 ft 10 in
LWL13 ft 2 in
Beam4 ft 10 in
Hull appendages
Keel/board typeDaggerboard
Rig
Rig typecat-rigged; Bermuda rig
Sails
Mainsail area91 sq ft
Racing
D-PN95.4
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The Force 5 is a small one-design racing sailboat that is similar to the more well known Laser but with a hard chine aft. Although it is designed for single-handed racing, two people can easily fit into the large cockpit. The boats are products of Weeks Yacht Yard on Long Island, New York.