The Edel Grand Large is moderately powered for comfortable coastal cruising, with a quick, snappy motion best suited to day sailing.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 15.8′, the Edel Grand Large tops out around 5.3 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √15.8′ LWL = 5.3 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
SA / Displacement
18.0
Moderate sail power — a capable coastal cruiser, not overpowered.
Ballast / Displacement
24.5%
Light ballast — tends to be tender; reef earlier than the numbers suggest.
Displacement / Length
227
Moderate — a good balance of speed and load-carrying ability.
Comfort Ratio
14.2
Quick, snappy motion — better for day sails and racing than long passages.
Capsize Screening
2.17
Above the 2.0 offshore threshold — best suited for coastal and protected waters.
Pounds/Inch Immersion
384lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
Motion & Offshore Suitability
Two ratios that matter most when you're planning passages — how the boat feels in a seaway, and whether the hull geometry is suitable for open ocean.
Comfort Ratio
14.2
Quick, snappy motion — better for day sails and racing than long passages.
Under 20 — Snappy, racing motion
20–30 — Acceptable coastal
30–40 — Good offshore comfort
Over 40 — Very comfortable offshore
Capsize Screening Formula
2.17
Above the 2.0 offshore threshold — best suited for coastal and protected waters.
Under 2.0 — Acceptable for offshore
Over 2.0 — Coastal / protected waters
Estimated Speed by Wind
Rough boat speed estimates at different true wind speeds and points of sail — derived from hull speed, SA/D, and displacement, not measured polars.
| Point of Sail |
6 kts TWS |
10 kts TWS |
15 kts TWS |
20 kts TWS |
| Close-hauled40–50° |
2.2 |
2.8 |
3.1 |
3.2 |
| Close Reach60° |
2.6 |
3.3 |
3.7 |
3.9 |
| Beam Reach90° |
3.2 |
4.1 |
4.6 |
4.8 |
| Broad Reach120–135° |
3.0 |
3.8 |
4.2 |
4.4 |
| Run150–180° |
2.4 |
3.0 |
3.4 |
3.5 |
These are simplified estimates based on hull speed (5.3 kts),
SA/D (18.0), and empirical efficiency curves — not instrument-measured
polars. Real-world speed varies with sea state, bottom condition, sail trim, and current.
Speeds in gold approach hull speed;
bold gold means near or at hull speed.
Wind Range & Comfort Envelope
Estimated wind ranges for comfortable sailing on the Edel Grand Large — based on sail area, ballast, and displacement characteristics.
Ghost
Sweet Spot
Reef
Heavy
0–7 kts
7–18 kts
18–26 kts
26+ kts
Ghosting
0–7 kts
Light air, motor-sailing likely. Need patience and a light genoa.
Sweet Spot
7–18 kts
Comfortable under full sail. Best speed-to-comfort ratio.
Time to Reef
18–26 kts
Time to shorten sail. Reef the main, swap to a working jib.
Heavy Weather
26+ kts
Storm conditions. Storm jib or bare poles. Seek shelter if coastal.
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Edel Grand Large.
|
Edel Grand Large |
Com Pac 19 |
Mariner 19 Fk |
Minette |
Mirror Offshore Mk I |
Pampero Amel |
| Dimensions |
| LOA |
18.9 |
19.0 |
19.2 |
18.8 |
18.9 |
18.8 |
| LWL |
15.8 |
16.3 |
17.8 |
15.8 |
15.8 |
16.4 |
| Beam |
6.8 |
7.0 |
7.0 |
7.2 |
6.7 |
6.6 |
| Displacement |
1 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Ballast |
485 |
800 |
— |
551 |
380 |
507 |
| Sail Area |
177 |
145 |
184 |
134 |
— |
— |
| Performance |
| SA/Disp |
18.0 |
14.7 |
23.2 |
17.8 |
— |
— |
| Bal/Disp |
24.5 |
40.0 |
— |
— |
21.1 |
39.6 |
| Comfort |
14.2 |
13.5 |
9.1 |
8.9 |
— |
— |
| Capsize |
2.17 |
2.22 |
2.49 |
2.61 |
— |
— |
| Hull Speed |
5.3 |
5.4 |
5.7 |
5.3 |
— |
— |