Outlaw 26 vs Yngling
How do the Outlaw 26 and Yngling compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Outlaw 26 
Yngling | Outlaw 26 | Yngling | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 26.0 ft7.92 m | 20.8 ft6.35 m |
| Waterline length | 19.0 ft5.79 m | 15.4 ft4.70 m |
| Beam | 8.0 ft2.44 m | 5.7 ft1.73 m |
| Draft | 4.3 ft1.30 m | 3.4 ft1.05 m |
| Displacement | 5,050 lb2,291 kg | 1,323 lb600 kg |
| Ballast | 2,300 lb1,043 kg | 683 lb310 kg |
| Sail area | 291 ft²27.0 m² | 156 ft²14.5 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 15.82 | 20.71 |
| Displacement / Length | 329 | 161 |
| Comfort ratio | 23.2 | 11.9 |
| Capsize screening | 1.87 | 2.07 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 5.8 | 5.3 |
Outlaw 26 vs Yngling: the short version
- The Outlaw 26 is the larger boat at 26.0 ft7.92 m LOA versus 20.8 ft6.35 m for the Yngling.
- The Outlaw 26 is heavier, displacing about 282% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Yngling carries the more powerful rig (20.7 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 2.07).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.