Cygnus 20 vs Hinterhoeller F3
How do the Cygnus 20 and Hinterhoeller F3 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Cygnus 20 
Hinterhoeller F3 | Cygnus 20 | Hinterhoeller F3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 20.0 ft6.10 m | 36.4 ft11.08 m |
| Waterline length | 17.5 ft5.33 m | 29.5 ft8.99 m |
| Beam | 7.0 ft2.13 m | 11.8 ft3.60 m |
| Draft | 2.8 ft0.84 m | 6.8 ft2.06 m |
| Displacement | 950 lb431 kg | 10,900 lb4,944 kg |
| Ballast | 140 lb64 kg | 5,730 lb2,599 kg |
| Sail area | 178 ft²16.5 m² | 630 ft²58.5 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 29.47 | 20.50 |
| Displacement / Length | 79 | 190 |
| Comfort ratio | 6.0 | 19.9 |
| Capsize screening | 2.85 | 2.13 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 5.6 | 7.3 |
Cygnus 20 vs Hinterhoeller F3: the short version
- The Hinterhoeller F3 is the larger boat at 36.4 ft11.08 m LOA versus 20.0 ft6.10 m for the Cygnus 20.
- The Hinterhoeller F3 is heavier, displacing about 1047% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Cygnus 20 carries the more powerful rig (29.5 vs 20.5), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Hinterhoeller F3 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Hinterhoeller F3 rates better for offshore work (2.13 vs 2.85).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.