Crit 270 vs Custom Windski Speed
How do the Crit 270 and Custom Windski Speed compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Crit 270 | Crit 270 | Custom Windski Speed | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 8.9 ft2.70 m | 9.2 ft2.80 m |
| Waterline length | —— | —— |
| Beam | 1.8 ft0.56 m | 1.8 ft0.56 m |
| Draft | —— | —— |
| Displacement | 20 lb9 kg | 15 lb7 kg |
| Ballast | —— | —— |
| Sail area | —— | —— |
| SA / Displacement | — | — |
| Displacement / Length | — | — |
| Comfort ratio | — | — |
| Capsize screening | 2.71 | 2.98 |
| Hull speed (kn) | — | — |
Crit 270 vs Custom Windski Speed: the short version
- The Crit 270 and Custom Windski Speed are close in length (8.9 ft2.70 m vs 9.2 ft2.80 m ).
- The Crit 270 is heavier, displacing about 33% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- By the capsize screening formula the Crit 270 rates better for offshore work (2.71 vs 2.98).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.