Magic vs Speed Gun
How do the Magic and Speed Gun compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Magic | Magic | Speed Gun | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 9.2 ft2.80 m | 9.2 ft2.80 m |
| Waterline length | —— | —— |
| Beam | 2.2 ft0.66 m | 1.6 ft0.48 m |
| Draft | —— | —— |
| Displacement | 29 lb13 kg | 19 lb9 kg |
| Ballast | —— | —— |
| Sail area | —— | —— |
| SA / Displacement | — | — |
| Displacement / Length | — | — |
| Comfort ratio | — | — |
| Capsize screening | 2.83 | 2.35 |
| Hull speed (kn) | — | — |
Magic vs Speed Gun: the short version
- The Magic and Speed Gun are close in length (9.2 ft2.80 m vs 9.2 ft2.80 m ).
- The Magic is heavier, displacing about 53% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- By the capsize screening formula the Speed Gun rates better for offshore work (2.35 vs 2.83).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.