Shrimp vs Sirius 28
How do the Shrimp and Sirius 28 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Shrimp 
Sirius 28 | Shrimp | Sirius 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 9.6 ft2.92 m | 28.0 ft8.53 m |
| Waterline length | —— | 24.0 ft7.32 m |
| Beam | 4.8 ft1.47 m | 9.7 ft2.95 m |
| Draft | 2.5 ft0.76 m | 4.3 ft1.31 m |
| Displacement | 120 lb54 kg | 6,700 lb3,039 kg |
| Ballast | —— | 2,600 lb1,179 kg |
| Sail area | 50 ft²4.6 m² | 379 ft²35.2 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 32.88 | 17.06 |
| Displacement / Length | — | 216 |
| Comfort ratio | — | 20.0 |
| Capsize screening | 3.92 | 2.05 |
| Hull speed (kn) | — | 6.6 |
Shrimp vs Sirius 28: the short version
- The Sirius 28 is the larger boat at 28.0 ft8.53 m LOA versus 9.6 ft2.92 m for the Shrimp.
- The Sirius 28 is heavier, displacing about 5483% 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 17.1), favouring lighter-air performance.
- By the capsize screening formula the Sirius 28 rates better for offshore work (2.05 vs 3.92).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.