Home/ Boats/ Windship Yachts, Inc./ Windship 80
Sailboat Specifications

Windship 80

Cutter · Keel/Cbrd.

Built by Windship Yachts, Inc. · First built 1989

+ Add to Compare
LOA 79.00 ft  ·  Beam 18.67 ft  ·  Displacement 115,000.00 lb  ·  Sail Area 2,469.00 ft²  ·  Cutter  ·  Keel/Cbrd.
About the Windship 80 Sailboat

Designed for those drawn to serious offshore and bluewater cruising, the Windship 80 is a substantial sailing vessel that commands attention on any passage. With its considerable size, this boat is built for experienced sailors who prioritize range, comfort, and capability over quick weekend jaunts, making it well-suited to extended coastal voyages and open-ocean passages alike. While detailed specifications for the Windship 80 remain limited in available records, the sheer scale of a sailboat in this size class typically implies a robust, blue-water-oriented build with generous interior volume, meaningful sail area, and the structural integrity required to handle demanding sea conditions. Boats of this stature are generally designed with long-distance liveaboard cruising or delivery voyages in mind, offering the kind of stability and load-carrying capacity that smaller vessels simply cannot match. For prospective buyers, researching the Windship 80 further through owner communities, vintage sailing publications, or broker listings may uncover additional details about its design heritage and performance characteristics. Its size alone suggests a vessel worthy of serious consideration for ambitious offshore cruising plans.

Dimensions & Specifications
LOA (Length Overall) 79.00 ft / 24.08 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 67.00 ft / 20.42 m
Beam 18.67 ft / 5.69 m
Max Draft 18.42 ft / 5.61 m
Min Draft 6.92 ft / 2.11 m
Displacement 115,000.00 lb / 52,163 kg
Ballast 27,000.00 lb / 12,247 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 2,469.00 ft² / 229.38 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Keel/Cbrd.
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction FG
Builder Windship Yachts, Inc.
First Built 1989
Related Sailboats Swan 77 · Oyster 745 · Ocean 75 · Dynamique 80 · Baltic 73
Owner Reviews

No owner reviews yet — be the first to share your experience with this boat.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Windship 80's sail area to displacement ratio?

The Windship 80 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 16.79. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.

What is the Windship 80's comfort ratio?

The Windship 80 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 51.09. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.

Is the Windship 80 safe for offshore sailing?

The Windship 80 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.54. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.

What is the hull speed of the Windship 80?

The theoretical hull speed of the Windship 80 is 10.97 knots, calculated from its waterline length.

How much does a Windship 80 weigh?

The Windship 80 has a displacement of 115,000.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 79.00 ft.