420 vs Barnett 1400
How do the 420 and Barnett 1400 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
420 
Barnett 1400 | 420 | Barnett 1400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 13.8 ft4.20 m | 13.8 ft4.22 m |
| Waterline length | —— | —— |
| Beam | 5.3 ft1.63 m | 4.4 ft1.35 m |
| Draft | 3.2 ft0.97 m | 1.3 ft0.41 m |
| Displacement | 176 lb80 kg | 140 lb64 kg |
| Ballast | —— | —— |
| Sail area | 110 ft²10.2 m² | 75 ft²7.0 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 56.04 | 44.51 |
| Displacement / Length | — | — |
| Comfort ratio | — | — |
| Capsize screening | 3.82 | 3.40 |
| Hull speed (kn) | — | — |
420 vs Barnett 1400: the short version
- The 420 and Barnett 1400 are close in length (13.8 ft4.20 m vs 13.8 ft4.22 m ).
- The 420 is heavier, displacing about 26% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the 420 carries the more powerful rig (56.0 vs 44.5), favouring lighter-air performance.
- By the capsize screening formula the Barnett 1400 rates better for offshore work (3.40 vs 3.82).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.