Designed by Heribert Streuer and built by Sudplast starting in 1970, this German-engineered sailboat represents the era's focus on performance-oriented cruising designs. The Flying Racer combines a modern fiberglass hull with traditional sailing characteristics that appeal to both racing enthusiasts and coastal cruisers. With its masthead sloop rig and keel/centerboard configuration, the boat offers versatility for shallow water exploration while maintaining the stability needed for more challenging conditions. The generous sail area relative to displacement creates spirited performance, while the substantial ballast ratio ensures confident sailing characteristics. The centerboard system provides tactical advantages in racing situations and practical benefits when exploring gunkholes or beaching. At just over 25 feet, the Flying Racer suits coastal cruising and club racing perfectly. The comfort ratio suggests this boat prioritizes performance over extended offshore cruising, making it ideal for weekend adventures and day sailing. The relatively low capsize screening value indicates good stability characteristics for its size class. Streuer's design philosophy emphasized clean lines and efficient sailing characteristics, evident in the Flying Racer's balanced proportions. This boat appeals to sailors seeking vintage European design sensibilities combined with the reliability of fiberglass construction from sailing's golden age.
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What is the Flying Racer's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Flying Racer has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 20.14. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Flying Racer's comfort ratio?
The Flying Racer has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 15.62. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Flying Racer safe for offshore sailing?
The Flying Racer has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 2.14. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Flying Racer?
The theoretical hull speed of the Flying Racer is 6.04 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Flying Racer weigh?
The Flying Racer has a displacement of 3,638.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 25.26 ft.
Who designed the Flying Racer?
The Flying Racer was designed by Heribert Streuer, first built in 1970.