Fantasia 27 vs Microsail
How do the Fantasia 27 and Microsail compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Fantasia 27 
Microsail | Fantasia 27 | Microsail | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 27.2 ft8.30 m | 18.0 ft5.50 m |
| Waterline length | 21.5 ft6.55 m | 16.4 ft5.00 m |
| Beam | 9.4 ft2.88 m | 8.0 ft2.45 m |
| Draft | 5.0 ft1.52 m | 3.6 ft1.10 m |
| Displacement | 5,027 lb2,280 kg | 1,323 lb600 kg |
| Ballast | 1,653 lb750 kg | 507 lb230 kg |
| Sail area | 282 ft²26.2 m² | —— |
| SA / Displacement | 15.38 | — |
| Displacement / Length | 226 | 134 |
| Comfort ratio | 16.8 | 7.5 |
| Capsize screening | 2.21 | 2.93 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 6.2 | 5.4 |
Fantasia 27 vs Microsail: the short version
- The Fantasia 27 is the larger boat at 27.2 ft8.30 m LOA versus 18.0 ft5.50 m for the Microsail.
- The Fantasia 27 is heavier, displacing about 280% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- The Fantasia 27 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Fantasia 27 rates better for offshore work (2.21 vs 2.93).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.