Shrimp vs Sirius 22
How do the Shrimp and Sirius 22 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Shrimp 
Sirius 22 | Shrimp | Sirius 22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 9.6 ft2.92 m | 21.0 ft6.40 m |
| Waterline length | —— | 18.8 ft5.71 m |
| Beam | 4.8 ft1.47 m | 7.9 ft2.41 m |
| Draft | 2.5 ft0.76 m | 5.0 ft1.52 m |
| Displacement | 120 lb54 kg | 2,000 lb907 kg |
| Ballast | —— | 525 lb238 kg |
| Sail area | 50 ft²4.6 m² | 205 ft²19.0 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 32.88 | 20.66 |
| Displacement / Length | — | 135 |
| Comfort ratio | — | 10.1 |
| Capsize screening | 3.92 | 2.51 |
| Hull speed (kn) | — | 5.8 |
Shrimp vs Sirius 22: the short version
- The Sirius 22 is the larger boat at 21.0 ft6.40 m LOA versus 9.6 ft2.92 m for the Shrimp.
- The Sirius 22 is heavier, displacing about 1567% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Shrimp carries the more powerful rig (32.9 vs 20.7), favouring lighter-air performance.
- By the capsize screening formula the Sirius 22 rates better for offshore work (2.51 vs 3.92).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.