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National 10 (Turnabout)

National 10 (Turnabout) is a 9 ′ 8 ″ / 3 m monohull sailboat designed by Harold R.Turner and built by JG Marine starting in 1953.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

  • SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
  • D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
  • LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
  • LOA: Length overall in feet
  • Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Most recent known builder (2015): JG Marine 67 Skilton La. Burlington, MA USA

The NATIONAL 10 was originally known as the TURNABOUT CLASS, built in 1953 by Harold R.Turner as a small wooden single or double handed junior training dinghy. Many boats were completed by “do it yourselfers” from kits. Fleets have been located primarily in New England and Northeastern regions of the U.S. In 1972 the TURNABOUT CLASS formally changed it’s name to the “NATIONAL 10” class. It also decided to refine the class by approving a new mold, adhering to the original wooden design as much as possible. This was accomplished by J.R.Duplin Marine with some major improvements, including aluminum spars. The minimum class weight of 215 lbs was increased to 255 lbs. to keep both the older Parker River turnabout, the woodies, and the new Duplin National 10’s more competitive.

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July 14-15           Hingham Bay Junior Regatta, -at Hingham Yacht Club

July 20-21           n10 n.e. open, -at medford boat club, july 23-24           lipton cup  at squantum yacht club, july 25-26           scorpion bowl  at hull yacht club, july 28-31             quincy bay race week  at quincy yacht club, aug 3-4               n10 midgets at cottage park yacht club, aug 6-7               make-a-wish  at cottage park yacht club, not held             n10 juniors regatta, not held 2022 , other dates tbd/unkown, mbc glow stick regatta, -at medford boat club, birch cotter, lincoln maritime center, town river, town river yach club, traverse als regatta , medford boat club,   * the n10 midgets, n10 open, & n10 junors are n10 sanctioned regattas.

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NATIONAL 10 (TURNABOUT) Detailed Review

If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of NATIONAL 10 (TURNABOUT). Built by JG Marine and designed by undefined, the boat was first built in 1953. It has a hull type of Centerboard Dinghy and LOA is 2.95. Its sail area/displacement ratio undefined. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by undefined, runs on undefined.

NATIONAL 10 (TURNABOUT) has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about NATIONAL 10 (TURNABOUT) and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

Boat Information

Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, contributions, who builds national 10 (turnabout).

NATIONAL 10 (TURNABOUT) is built by JG Marine.

When was NATIONAL 10 (TURNABOUT) first built?

NATIONAL 10 (TURNABOUT) was first built in 1953.

What is mast height on NATIONAL 10 (TURNABOUT)?

NATIONAL 10 (TURNABOUT) has a mast height of 4.65 m.

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  • 10′ Navigator

The Navigator is a great knockabout small boat. Fun to row and sail, it makes an excellent ship-to-shore yacht tender. It’s also light enough for cartop transport—handy for boating on inland lakes and the inner harbor. 

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The Navigator is an excellent boat for general recreational use, as a yacht tender or personal watercraft. It rows very well, has good stability and buoyancy, and sails very responsively.

We personally use this boat for everything. We will carry it on the roof rack for a quick run to our favorite secret crabbing area, we tow it behind a “big” sailboat, and it’s the boat we grab for just “dinking around” the harbor on a Sunday afternoon.

The high performance option consists of easily removable bowsprit with 120% genoa jib and related hardware. It is a fast, fun little dinghy.

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“I think I may still be one of your happiest customers. We’ve been sailing our Navigator for 12 years now (through 2 cruising sailboats), and my trusty tender is well travelled (incuding a car topped tour across the states and back)! You may remember me when I managed the now defunct Offshore Store…you’ve also got a shot of my wife and dog on your web site. Well, I decided to go cruising. I’m wrapping up a 2 year trip through Central America and now find myself in Miami. Now I did go with an inflatable RIB for daily use, but I just couldn’t leave my trusty Navigator behind. I’ve sailed it in almost every country we’ve cruised in. I plan on rigging up for a sail in Miami tomorrow!”

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“I have been rowing my Navigator 10 on the Puget Sound virtually every day, rain or shine, since August of last year. It is incredibly stable in rough water. It will take rougher water than I am willing or able to. My normal row is around the breakwater at Shilshole Bay Marina. I am regularly amazed at its ability to ride over waves which appear, as they approach, to be much higher than the boat. In addition to its ability to ride effortlessly over rough water, it glides several boat lengths on each stroke. It is truly a pleasure to row and I feel extremely secure rowing it in all types of weather.”

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“I took the 10’ Navigator out for a spin today around Lake Union and I couldn’t be happier. She rows really nice and also handled some wind and chop very well. I like the longer oars and the heavy oar locks. It was really easy to put her in and out of the back of the truck. . . I also took the navigator on a shake down row to Eagle Harbor. My overall rowing speed (3.2 mh flat water, no wind no current ) was actually faster than the Melonseed! Thanks again and see you on the high seas!”

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  1. NATIONAL 10 (TURNABOUT)

    67 Skilton La. Burlington, MA USA. The NATIONAL 10 was originally known as the TURNABOUT CLASS, built in 1953 by Harold R.Turner as a small wooden single or double handed junior training dinghy. Many boats were completed by "do it yourselfers" from kits. Fleets have been located primarily in New England and Northeastern regions of the U.S.

  2. N10 Association

    Brief History of the N10. The National 10 class was originally known as the Turnabout class, built in 1953 by Harold R. Turner as a small, wooden single of double handed dinghy class. The boats, often built by "do it yourselfers" in garages, were originally a junior training boat.

  3. About

    Welcome to the National Ten Association web site; the official medium for bringing together N10 Sailors, Fleets, and Sailing Organizations. The National Ten Association is the Class Association for competitive and recreational sailing in the N10 (formerly Turnabout.) With a production of over 4200 boats and growing the N10 is a truly solid and competitive junior and senior class sailboat.

  4. National 10 (Turnabout)

    The NATIONAL 10 was originally known as the TURNABOUT CLASS, built in 1953 by Harold R.Turner as a small wooden single or double handed junior training dinghy. Many boats were completed by "do it yourselfers" from kits. In 1972 the TURNABOUT CLASS formally changed it's name to the "NATIONAL 10" class.

  5. Classifieds

    N10 Classifieds is for informational purposes to help match sellers and buyers of used N10 boats and parts. Listings older than 3 months wil be deleted automatically. The N10 Association does not endorse any product posted or seller listed. Post content, decription or wording are are those of the seller or buyer and are not vetted by N10 ...

  6. PDF History of the N10 Class Sail Boat

    History of the N10 Class Sail Boat: The National 10 class was originally known as the Turnabout class, built in 1953 by Harold R.Turner as a small wooden single or double handed dinghy class. Many boats were kit built by "do it yourselfers" in their garages or cellars. The boats were initially built as a junior training boat, although adults ...

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    Related Sailboats: Sort by: 2 Sailboats / Per Page: 25 / Page: 1. 0 CLICK to COMPARE . MODEL LOA FIRST BUILT FAVORITE COMPARE; NATIONAL 10 (TURNABOUT) 9.67 ft / 2.95 m: 1953: TURNABOUT (NATIONAL 10) 9.67 ft / 2.95 m: 1953: ShipCanvas. KiwiGrip. Bruntons. Rudder Craft. EWOL ...

  8. Brief History of the N10

    The boats, often built by "do it yourselfers" in garages, were originally a junior training boat. In 1972 the turnabout class formally changed its name to the "National 10" class. The class is now up to 4,200 boats and is a truly solid and competitive junior and senior class sailboat.

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    N10 Boat Cover $365. Full deck over-boom cover made from 100% acrylic fiber silicone coated for water repellency and resistance to rot, mildew, shrinking, fading, or stiffening. Features a heavy duty nylon zipper running from mast to sidestay and a UV protective flap that snaps over zipper. Stand up mast collar with drawcord closure.

  10. 2022 Calendar

    July 14-15 Hingham Bay Junior Regatta, -at Hingham Yacht Club July 20-21 N10 N.E. Open, -at Medford Boat Club July 23-24 Lipton Cup at Squantum Yacht Club July 25-26 Scorpion Bowl at Hull Yacht Club July 28-31 Quincy Bay Race Week at Quincy Yacht Club Aug 3-4 N10 Midgets at Cottage Park Yacht Club

  11. NATIONAL 10 (TURNABOUT) Detailed Review

    Built by JG Marine and designed by undefined, the boat was first built in 1953. It has a hull type of Centerboard Dinghy and LOA is 2.95. Its sail area/displacement ratio undefined. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by undefined, runs on undefined. NATIONAL 10 (TURNABOUT) has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid ...

  12. National 10 (aka "Turnabout"), 1974, Raleigh, North Carolina, sailboat

    Go to Sailing Texas classifieds for current sailboats for sale. National 10 (aka "Turnabout"), 1974. The N-10 is a stable and beamy cat-rigged trainer. LOA = 9.67 feet; Beam = 5.25 feet; Displacement = 250 lbs.; SA = 66 sq. feet. Hefty hand-laid fiberglass built in 1974. Aluminum mast and boom; stainless centerboard.

  13. Monmouth Boat Club

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