Designed by Arthur Howard and built by Sun Yachts Ltd. in the UK starting in 1977, this compact 15-footer represents a thoughtful approach to small boat cruising. The twin keel configuration makes the Sunspot 15 particularly appealing for shallow water exploration and drying out in tidal areas, where conventional deep keel boats would be restricted. With its masthead sloop rig and 104 square feet of sail area, this fiberglass trailer sailer offers respectable performance for coastal cruising and day sailing. The twin keels provide good directional stability while allowing access to beaches and shallow anchorages that would challenge deeper draft vessels. At 900 pounds displacement with 400 pounds of ballast, the boat maintains reasonable stability for its size class. The Sunspot 15's low comfort ratio of 8.72 and modest capsize screening value of 2.58 indicate this is primarily a fair weather coastal cruiser rather than an offshore passage maker. However, these characteristics make it an excellent choice for protected waters, weekend camping trips, and learning to cruise. The boat's compact dimensions and twin keel design create a forgiving platform for new cruising sailors while offering experienced sailors an affordable entry into the world of small boat adventure.
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What is the Sunspot 15's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Sunspot 15 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 17.88. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Sunspot 15's comfort ratio?
The Sunspot 15 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 8.72. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Sunspot 15 safe for offshore sailing?
The Sunspot 15 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 2.58. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Sunspot 15?
The theoretical hull speed of the Sunspot 15 is 4.91 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Sunspot 15 weigh?
The Sunspot 15 has a displacement of 900.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 15.09 ft.
Who designed the Sunspot 15?
The Sunspot 15 was designed by Arthur Howard, first built in 1977.