Designed by Nick Hake and built by Hake Yachts beginning in 1993, this compact 19.75-foot sailboat represents a thoughtful approach to small boat cruising and daysailing. The Fox's shallow 1.58-foot draft makes her particularly well-suited for exploring skinny waters, gunkholes, and areas where deeper-draft vessels cannot venture. With a displacement of 1,300 pounds and 450 pounds of ballast, the Fox strikes a balance between stability and trailerable weight. Her fractional sloop rig carries 170 square feet of sail area, providing adequate power for coastal cruising and spirited daysailing. The fin keel configuration with transom-hung rudder offers responsive handling while maintaining the shoal draft capability that defines this design. The comfort ratio of 7.72 indicates a relatively light, quick-moving boat that prioritizes performance over heavy-weather stability, making her ideal for protected waters and fair-weather coastal exploration. Her capsize screening formula of 2.93 suggests good stability characteristics for a boat of this size and type. The fiberglass construction ensures durability and low maintenance, while the compact dimensions make trailering and launching straightforward. This makes the Seaward Fox an appealing choice for sailors seeking an easily managed boat for weekend adventures and coastal exploration.
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What is the Seaward Fox's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Seaward Fox has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 22.88. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Seaward Fox's comfort ratio?
The Seaward Fox has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 7.72. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Seaward Fox safe for offshore sailing?
The Seaward Fox has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 2.93. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Seaward Fox?
The theoretical hull speed of the Seaward Fox is 5.16 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Seaward Fox weigh?
The Seaward Fox has a displacement of 1,300.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 19.75 ft.
Who designed the Seaward Fox?
The Seaward Fox was designed by Nick Hake, first built in 1993.