Designed by the legendary Sparkman & Stephens firm in 1949, this classic 31-foot sailboat represents mid-century American yacht design at its finest. Built by Sound Marine Construction Co. with traditional wood construction, the Sound One Design embodies the craftsmanship and attention to detail that defined the post-war sailing renaissance. With her moderate displacement of 9,472 pounds and substantial ballast ratio, this fractional sloop offers excellent stability and seakeeping abilities for coastal cruising and weekend adventures. The 23-foot waterline length provides efficient sailing performance, while the comfortable 30.87 comfort ratio indicates she'll provide a pleasant motion in choppy conditions. Her conservative capsize screening value of 1.7 suggests good stability characteristics for protected waters and near-shore sailing. The keel/centerboard configuration offers versatility for exploring both deeper waters and shallow gunkholes, making her particularly well-suited for cruising areas like Long Island Sound, the Chesapeake, or similar protected coastal regions. Her fractional rig with 469 square feet of sail area provides balanced performance without being overpowering for a small crew. This design represents classic American sailing at its most refined, perfect for sailors seeking traditional character with proven seaworthiness.
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What is the Sound One Design's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Sound One Design has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 16.82. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Sound One Design's comfort ratio?
The Sound One Design has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 30.87. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Sound One Design safe for offshore sailing?
The Sound One Design has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.7. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Sound One Design?
The theoretical hull speed of the Sound One Design is 6.43 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Sound One Design weigh?
The Sound One Design has a displacement of 9,472.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 31.00 ft.
Who designed the Sound One Design?
The Sound One Design was designed by Sparkman & Stephens, first built in 1949.