Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
4.3 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 10.5′, the Sea Snark Super Snark tops out around 4.3 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √10.5′ LWL = 4.3 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
Displacement / Length
15
Ultralight — responsive and fast, but carries less stores.
Hull Speed
4.3kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
1lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Sea Snark Super Snark.
| Sea Snark Super Snark | Cape Dory 10 | Mirror Dinghy Int | Penguin | Sailfish Alcort | Topper | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 11.0 | 10.5 | 10.8 | 11.4 | 11.6 | 11.2 |
| LWL | 10.5 | 10.0 | — | — | — | — |
| Beam | 3.2 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 2.6 | 3.9 |
| Displacement | 40 | 150 | 135 | 140 | 82 | 99 |
| Sail Area | — | 68 | 69 | — | — | — |
| Performance | ||||||
| SA/Disp | — | 38.6 | — | — | — | — |
| Comfort | — | 3.5 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Capsize | — | 3.07 | — | — | — | — |
| Hull Speed | — | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 |