Banshee vs Wave
How do the Banshee and Wave compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Banshee 
Wave | Banshee | Wave | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 13.0 ft3.96 m | 13.0 ft3.96 m |
| Waterline length | 12.0 ft3.66 m | 12.5 ft3.80 m |
| Beam | 4.9 ft1.50 m | 7.0 ft2.13 m |
| Draft | 2.8 ft0.84 m | 0.9 ft0.28 m |
| Displacement | 115 lb52 kg | 245 lb111 kg |
| Ballast | —— | —— |
| Sail area | 88 ft²8.2 m² | 95 ft²8.8 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 59.54 | 38.82 |
| Displacement / Length | 30 | 56 |
| Comfort ratio | 1.7 | 2.2 |
| Capsize screening | 4.05 | 4.47 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 4.6 | 4.7 |
Banshee vs Wave: the short version
- The Banshee and Wave are close in length (13.0 ft3.96 m vs 13.0 ft3.96 m ).
- The Wave is heavier, displacing about 113% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Banshee carries the more powerful rig (59.5 vs 38.8), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Wave scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Banshee rates better for offshore work (4.05 vs 4.47).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.