F1 vs Herreshoff Bull's Eye
How do the F1 and Herreshoff Bull's Eye compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
F1 | F1 | Herreshoff Bull's Eye | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 15.7 ft4.79 m | 15.7 ft4.79 m |
| Waterline length | —— | 12.5 ft3.82 m |
| Beam | 6.6 ft2.00 m | 5.8 ft1.78 m |
| Draft | —— | 2.4 ft0.74 m |
| Displacement | 254 lb115 kg | 1,350 lb612 kg |
| Ballast | —— | 750 lb340 kg |
| Sail area | 121 ft²11.2 m² | 155 ft²14.4 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 48.27 | 20.30 |
| Displacement / Length | — | 307 |
| Comfort ratio | — | 14.8 |
| Capsize screening | 4.14 | 2.11 |
| Hull speed (kn) | — | 4.7 |
F1 vs Herreshoff Bull's Eye: the short version
- The F1 and Herreshoff Bull's Eye are close in length (15.7 ft4.79 m vs 15.7 ft4.79 m ).
- The Herreshoff Bull's Eye is heavier, displacing about 431% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the F1 carries the more powerful rig (48.3 vs 20.3), favouring lighter-air performance.
- By the capsize screening formula the Herreshoff Bull's Eye rates better for offshore work (2.11 vs 4.14).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.