The O Jolle is 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.
5.0 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
Displacement / Length
80
Ultralight — responsive and fast, but carries less stores.
Comfort Ratio
5.3
Quick, snappy motion — better for day sails and racing than long passages.
Hull Speed
5.0kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
2lbs
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
5.3
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
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the O Jolle.
| O Jolle | Fireball | Olympic Monotype 1924 | Rebel 16 | Town | Wianno Junior | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 16.4 | 16.2 | 16.4 | 16.1 | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| LWL | — | 13.3 | — | — | 13.4 | 13.0 |
| Beam | 5.5 | 4.4 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 5.8 | 6.0 |
| Displacement | 485 | 170 | 992 | 700 | 700 | 900 |
| Ballast | — | — | — | — | — | 300 |
| Sail Area | — | 123 | 215 | 166 | — | 150 |
| Performance | ||||||
| SA/Disp | — | 64.2 | 34.7 | — | — | 25.8 |
| Bal/Disp | — | — | — | — | — | 33.3 |
| Comfort | 5.3 | 2.6 | — | 6.0 | — | 9.1 |
| Capsize | — | 3.19 | 2.63 | — | — | 2.49 |
| Hull Speed | 5.0 | 4.9 | — | 5.0 | — | 4.8 |