Crit 245 vs Le 260
How do the Crit 245 and Le 260 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Crit 245 | Crit 245 | Le 260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 8.0 ft2.45 m | 8.5 ft2.60 m |
| Waterline length | —— | —— |
| Beam | 1.8 ft0.55 m | 1.6 ft0.50 m |
| Draft | —— | —— |
| Displacement | 18 lb8 kg | 13 lb6 kg |
| Ballast | —— | —— |
| Sail area | —— | —— |
| SA / Displacement | — | — |
| Displacement / Length | — | — |
| Comfort ratio | — | — |
| Capsize screening | 2.75 | 2.79 |
| Hull speed (kn) | — | — |
Crit 245 vs Le 260: the short version
- The Crit 245 and Le 260 are close in length (8.0 ft2.45 m vs 8.5 ft2.60 m ).
- The Crit 245 is heavier, displacing about 38% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- By the capsize screening formula the Crit 245 rates better for offshore work (2.75 vs 2.79).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.