F1 vs Windmill
How do the F1 and Windmill compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
F1 
Windmill | F1 | Windmill | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 15.7 ft4.79 m | 15.5 ft4.72 m |
| Waterline length | —— | 14.5 ft4.42 m |
| Beam | 6.6 ft2.00 m | 4.8 ft1.45 m |
| Draft | —— | 4.2 ft1.27 m |
| Displacement | 254 lb115 kg | 198 lb90 kg |
| Ballast | —— | —— |
| Sail area | 121 ft²11.2 m² | 119 ft²11.1 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 48.27 | 56.05 |
| Displacement / Length | — | 29 |
| Comfort ratio | — | 2.6 |
| Capsize screening | 4.14 | 3.26 |
| Hull speed (kn) | — | 5.1 |
F1 vs Windmill: the short version
- The F1 and Windmill are close in length (15.7 ft4.79 m vs 15.5 ft4.72 m ).
- The F1 is heavier, displacing about 28% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Windmill carries the more powerful rig (56.0 vs 48.3), favouring lighter-air performance.
- By the capsize screening formula the Windmill rates better for offshore work (3.26 vs 4.14).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.