Byte (Classic)
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Designer
Ian Bruce
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Manufacturer
Byte Boats Inc. / Performance Sailcraft
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Design year
1973
The Byte is a small one-design sailing dinghy sailed by one person. It was designed by Canadian Ian Bruce, who also commissioned and marketed the Laser.
Build / Config
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Vessel type
Monohull
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Hull type
Monohull
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Rig type
Unarig
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Keel config
Daggerboard
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Construction
GRP
Ratings / Handicaps
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Portsmouth
1190
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P-DN
97.4
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Number of crew
1 (typical)
Dimensions
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Length (overall)
3.7m
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Length (water)
3.2m
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Beam
1.3m
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Displacement
45.0 kg
Sails
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Sail area (total)
6 m2
