Monark 606

Monark 606 is a 6.06-metre (19.9 ft) sailboat class designed by Pelle Petterson and built in about 800 copies.^[1]

Class symbol
606 sailing at Särkkä outside of Helsinki, Finland
Development
Designer	Pelle Petterson
Year	1969-98
Builder(s)	Monark Crescent AB
Boat
Crew	1 - 3 people
Draft	0.90 m (3.0 ft)
Hull
Type	Monohull
Construction	GRP
Hull weight	555 kg (1,224 lb)
LOA	6.06 m (19.9 ft)
LWL	5.50 m (18.0 ft)
Beam	1.86 m (6.1 ft)
Hull appendages
Keel/board type	Fin keel
Rudder(s)	Transom hung
Rig
Rig type	Bermuda rig with a single spreader
Sails
Mainsail area	10.5 m2 (113 sq ft)
Jib/genoa area	5.5 m2 (59 sq ft)
Spinnaker area	22.0 m2 (237 sq ft)

It is a small type of lightweight racing keelboat and has an excellent combination of stability and key characteristics of the dinghy.  For example, it is very easy to plane and increase speed drastically due to an excellent design, a flat bottom, a high-performance sail area, and a high power-to-weight ratio.

The 606 has a large cockpit relative to its size and allows for moving about easily, with the rudder positioned on the transom. It offers numerous opportunities for trimming, combined with liberal rules for its class, and is well-suited for coastal cruising and competitive racing.

Combined, these capabilities allow for a sporty and versatile boat that especially in Scandinavia appeals to enthusiasts. National championships are regularly held in Scandinavia and Finland.^[2]

See also

• Monark 540
• Monark 806