Edel 665 vs Tempest
How do the Edel 665 and Tempest compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
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Tempest | Edel 665 | Tempest | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 21.8 ft6.65 m | 22.0 ft6.70 m |
| Waterline length | 18.2 ft5.55 m | 20.0 ft6.10 m |
| Beam | 8.2 ft2.50 m | 6.5 ft1.97 m |
| Draft | 3.3 ft0.99 m | 3.6 ft1.09 m |
| Displacement | 2,403 lb1,090 kg | 1,021 lb463 kg |
| Ballast | 882 lb400 kg | 440 lb200 kg |
| Sail area | 211 ft²19.6 m² | 247 ft²22.9 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 18.82 | 38.98 |
| Displacement / Length | 178 | 57 |
| Comfort ratio | 11.6 | 6.4 |
| Capsize screening | 2.45 | 2.57 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 5.7 | 6.0 |
Edel 665 vs Tempest: the short version
- The Edel 665 and Tempest are close in length (21.8 ft6.65 m vs 22.0 ft6.70 m ).
- The Edel 665 is heavier, displacing about 135% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Tempest carries the more powerful rig (39.0 vs 18.8), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Edel 665 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Edel 665 rates better for offshore work (2.45 vs 2.57).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.