Fun 23 vs Microsail
How do the Fun 23 and Microsail compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Fun 23 | Fun 23 | Microsail | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 23.3 ft7.11 m | 18.0 ft5.50 m |
| Waterline length | 17.9 ft5.46 m | 16.4 ft5.00 m |
| Beam | 8.0 ft2.44 m | 8.0 ft2.45 m |
| Draft | 5.3 ft1.62 m | 3.6 ft1.10 m |
| Displacement | 1,875 lb850 kg | 1,323 lb600 kg |
| Ballast | 760 lb345 kg | 507 lb230 kg |
| Sail area | 243 ft²22.6 m² | —— |
| SA / Displacement | 25.57 | — |
| Displacement / Length | 145 | 134 |
| Comfort ratio | 9.3 | 7.5 |
| Capsize screening | 2.60 | 2.93 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 5.7 | 5.4 |
Fun 23 vs Microsail: the short version
- The Fun 23 is the larger boat at 23.3 ft7.11 m LOA versus 18.0 ft5.50 m for the Microsail.
- The Fun 23 is heavier, displacing about 42% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- The Fun 23 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Fun 23 rates better for offshore work (2.60 vs 2.93).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.