Outlaw 26 vs Widgeon 12
How do the Outlaw 26 and Widgeon 12 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Outlaw 26 | Outlaw 26 | Widgeon 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 26.0 ft7.92 m | 12.3 ft3.76 m |
| Waterline length | 19.0 ft5.79 m | 12.0 ft3.66 m |
| Beam | 8.0 ft2.44 m | 5.0 ft1.52 m |
| Draft | 4.3 ft1.30 m | 3.5 ft1.07 m |
| Displacement | 5,050 lb2,291 kg | 180 lb82 kg |
| Ballast | 2,300 lb1,043 kg | —— |
| Sail area | 291 ft²27.0 m² | 90 ft²8.4 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 15.82 | 45.17 |
| Displacement / Length | 329 | 47 |
| Comfort ratio | 23.2 | 2.7 |
| Capsize screening | 1.87 | 3.54 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 5.8 | 4.6 |
Outlaw 26 vs Widgeon 12: the short version
- The Outlaw 26 is the larger boat at 26.0 ft7.92 m LOA versus 12.3 ft3.76 m for the Widgeon 12.
- The Outlaw 26 is heavier, displacing about 2706% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Widgeon 12 carries the more powerful rig (45.2 vs 15.8), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Outlaw 26 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Outlaw 26 rates better for offshore work (1.87 vs 3.54).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.