Fantasia 27 vs Tonic 23
How do the Fantasia 27 and Tonic 23 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Fantasia 27 
Tonic 23 | Fantasia 27 | Tonic 23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 27.2 ft8.30 m | 24.0 ft7.32 m |
| Waterline length | 21.5 ft6.55 m | 20.3 ft6.19 m |
| Beam | 9.4 ft2.88 m | 8.1 ft2.47 m |
| Draft | 5.0 ft1.52 m | 4.5 ft1.37 m |
| Displacement | 5,027 lb2,280 kg | 2,932 lb1,330 kg |
| Ballast | 1,653 lb750 kg | 1,058 lb480 kg |
| Sail area | 282 ft²26.2 m² | 316 ft²29.4 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 15.38 | 24.68 |
| Displacement / Length | 226 | 156 |
| Comfort ratio | 16.8 | 13.0 |
| Capsize screening | 2.21 | 2.26 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 6.2 | 6.0 |
Fantasia 27 vs Tonic 23: the short version
- The Fantasia 27 is the larger boat at 27.2 ft8.30 m LOA versus 24.0 ft7.32 m for the Tonic 23.
- The Fantasia 27 is heavier, displacing about 71% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Tonic 23 carries the more powerful rig (24.7 vs 15.4), favouring lighter-air performance.
- 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 2.26).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.