Shrimp vs Spindrift 13
How do the Shrimp and Spindrift 13 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Shrimp | Shrimp | Spindrift 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 9.6 ft2.92 m | 13.3 ft4.06 m |
| Waterline length | —— | —— |
| Beam | 4.8 ft1.47 m | 5.2 ft1.58 m |
| Draft | 2.5 ft0.76 m | 3.0 ft0.91 m |
| Displacement | 120 lb54 kg | 205 lb93 kg |
| Ballast | —— | —— |
| Sail area | 50 ft²4.6 m² | 100 ft²9.3 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 32.88 | 46.02 |
| Displacement / Length | — | — |
| Comfort ratio | — | — |
| Capsize screening | 3.92 | 3.51 |
| Hull speed (kn) | — | — |
Shrimp vs Spindrift 13: the short version
- The Spindrift 13 is the larger boat at 13.3 ft4.06 m LOA versus 9.6 ft2.92 m for the Shrimp.
- The Spindrift 13 is heavier, displacing about 71% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Spindrift 13 carries the more powerful rig (46.0 vs 32.9), favouring lighter-air performance.
- By the capsize screening formula the Spindrift 13 rates better for offshore work (3.51 vs 3.92).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.