Chico vs K4
How do the Chico and K4 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Chico | Chico | K4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 11.8 ft3.60 m | 14.8 ft4.51 m |
| Waterline length | —— | —— |
| Beam | 6.5 ft1.98 m | 7.3 ft2.21 m |
| Draft | —— | —— |
| Displacement | 176 lb80 kg | 254 lb115 kg |
| Ballast | —— | —— |
| Sail area | 62 ft²5.8 m² | 118 ft²11.0 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 31.59 | 47.07 |
| Displacement / Length | — | — |
| Comfort ratio | — | — |
| Capsize screening | 4.64 | 4.58 |
| Hull speed (kn) | — | — |
Chico vs K4: the short version
- The K4 is the larger boat at 14.8 ft4.51 m LOA versus 11.8 ft3.60 m for the Chico.
- The K4 is heavier, displacing about 44% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the K4 carries the more powerful rig (47.1 vs 31.6), favouring lighter-air performance.
- By the capsize screening formula the K4 rates better for offshore work (4.58 vs 4.64).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.