The Taz Plus Topaz 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.
3.8 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
71
Ultralight — responsive and fast, but carries less stores.
Comfort Ratio
2.5
Quick, snappy motion — better for day sails and racing than long passages.
Hull Speed
3.8kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
1lbs
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
2.5
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 Taz Plus Topaz.
| Taz Plus Topaz | Nikki | Reverso Air | Rs Tera | Topper | Zoom 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 9.7 | 9.5 | 11.2 | 9.4 | 11.2 | 8.7 |
| LWL | — | — | — | — | — | 8.0 |
| Beam | 3.9 | 3.4 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 4.8 |
| Displacement | 88 | 59 | 136 | 86 | 99 | 88 |
| Sail Area | — | — | — | 39 | — | 52 |
| Performance | ||||||
| SA/Disp | — | — | — | — | — | 42.1 |
| Comfort | 2.5 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 2.5 | 2.1 |
| Capsize | — | — | — | — | — | 4.28 |
| Hull Speed | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.8 |