420 vs Laser Vago
How do the 420 and Laser Vago compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
420 
Laser Vago | 420 | Laser Vago | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 13.8 ft4.20 m | 13.8 ft4.20 m |
| Waterline length | —— | —— |
| Beam | 5.3 ft1.63 m | 5.1 ft1.56 m |
| Draft | 3.2 ft0.97 m | 3.8 ft1.15 m |
| Displacement | 176 lb80 kg | 234 lb106 kg |
| Ballast | —— | —— |
| Sail area | 110 ft²10.2 m² | 139 ft²12.9 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 56.04 | 58.57 |
| Displacement / Length | — | — |
| Comfort ratio | — | — |
| Capsize screening | 3.82 | 3.32 |
| Hull speed (kn) | — | — |
420 vs Laser Vago: the short version
- The 420 and Laser Vago are close in length (13.8 ft4.20 m vs 13.8 ft4.20 m ).
- The Laser Vago is heavier, displacing about 33% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Laser Vago carries the more powerful rig (58.6 vs 56.0), favouring lighter-air performance.
- By the capsize screening formula the Laser Vago rates better for offshore work (3.32 vs 3.82).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.