DB-1 vs Tartan Ten
How do the DB-1 and Tartan Ten compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
DB-1 
Tartan Ten | DB-1 | Tartan Ten | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 33.1 ft10.10 m | 33.1 ft10.10 m |
| Waterline length | 26.6 ft8.10 m | 27.0 ft8.23 m |
| Beam | 11.2 ft3.41 m | 9.3 ft2.82 m |
| Draft | 6.2 ft1.88 m | 5.8 ft1.78 m |
| Displacement | 7,275 lb3,300 kg | 7,100 lb3,221 kg |
| Ballast | 3,525 lb1,599 kg | 3,340 lb1,515 kg |
| Sail area | 516 ft²47.9 m² | 487 ft²45.2 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 21.99 | 21.09 |
| Displacement / Length | 173 | 161 |
| Comfort ratio | 15.8 | 19.6 |
| Capsize screening | 2.31 | 1.93 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 6.9 | 7.0 |
DB-1 vs Tartan Ten: the short version
- The DB-1 and Tartan Ten are close in length (33.1 ft10.10 m vs 33.1 ft10.10 m ).
- On sail area/displacement the DB-1 carries the more powerful rig (22.0 vs 21.1), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Tartan Ten scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Tartan Ten rates better for offshore work (1.93 vs 2.31).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.