Caprice 15 vs K4
How do the Caprice 15 and K4 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Caprice 15 | Caprice 15 | K4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 14.7 ft4.47 m | 14.8 ft4.51 m |
| Waterline length | —— | —— |
| Beam | 6.0 ft1.84 m | 7.3 ft2.21 m |
| Draft | 3.8 ft1.17 m | —— |
| Displacement | 250 lb113 kg | 254 lb115 kg |
| Ballast | —— | —— |
| Sail area | 123 ft²11.4 m² | 118 ft²11.0 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 49.59 | 47.07 |
| Displacement / Length | — | — |
| Comfort ratio | — | — |
| Capsize screening | 3.84 | 4.58 |
| Hull speed (kn) | — | — |
Caprice 15 vs K4: the short version
- The Caprice 15 and K4 are close in length (14.7 ft4.47 m vs 14.8 ft4.51 m ).
- On sail area/displacement the Caprice 15 carries the more powerful rig (49.6 vs 47.1), favouring lighter-air performance.
- By the capsize screening formula the Caprice 15 rates better for offshore work (3.84 vs 4.58).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.