Chico vs Echo 12
How do the Chico and Echo 12 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Chico | Chico | Echo 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 11.8 ft3.60 m | 11.8 ft3.61 m |
| Waterline length | —— | —— |
| Beam | 6.5 ft1.98 m | 4.9 ft1.50 m |
| Draft | —— | 1.5 ft0.46 m |
| Displacement | 176 lb80 kg | 140 lb64 kg |
| Ballast | —— | —— |
| Sail area | 62 ft²5.8 m² | 92 ft²8.5 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 31.59 | 54.60 |
| Displacement / Length | — | — |
| Comfort ratio | — | — |
| Capsize screening | 4.64 | 3.79 |
| Hull speed (kn) | — | — |
Chico vs Echo 12: the short version
- The Chico and Echo 12 are close in length (11.8 ft3.60 m vs 11.8 ft3.61 m ).
- The Chico is heavier, displacing about 26% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Echo 12 carries the more powerful rig (54.6 vs 31.6), favouring lighter-air performance.
- By the capsize screening formula the Echo 12 rates better for offshore work (3.79 vs 4.64).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.