49er vs MC Scow
How do the 49er and MC Scow compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
49er 
MC Scow | 49er | MC Scow | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 16.0 ft4.88 m | 16.0 ft4.88 m |
| Waterline length | —— | —— |
| Beam | 9.0 ft2.74 m | 5.7 ft1.73 m |
| Draft | 4.8 ft1.45 m | 3.0 ft0.91 m |
| Displacement | 207 lb94 kg | 420 lb191 kg |
| Ballast | —— | —— |
| Sail area | —— | 135 ft²12.5 m² |
| SA / Displacement | — | 38.51 |
| Displacement / Length | — | — |
| Comfort ratio | — | — |
| Capsize screening | 6.09 | 3.03 |
| Hull speed (kn) | — | — |
49er vs MC Scow: the short version
- The 49er and MC Scow are close in length (16.0 ft4.88 m vs 16.0 ft4.88 m ).
- The MC Scow is heavier, displacing about 103% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- By the capsize screening formula the MC Scow rates better for offshore work (3.03 vs 6.09).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.