Skimmer vs Tarifa
How do the Skimmer and Tarifa compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Skimmer | Skimmer | Tarifa | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 10.9 ft3.33 m | 10.8 ft3.30 m |
| Waterline length | —— | —— |
| Beam | 4.5 ft1.37 m | 2.1 ft0.65 m |
| Draft | 4.5 ft1.37 m | —— |
| Displacement | 300 lb136 kg | 29 lb13 kg |
| Ballast | —— | —— |
| Sail area | 65 ft²6.0 m² | —— |
| SA / Displacement | 23.21 | — |
| Displacement / Length | — | — |
| Comfort ratio | — | — |
| Capsize screening | 2.69 | 2.77 |
| Hull speed (kn) | — | — |
Skimmer vs Tarifa: the short version
- The Skimmer and Tarifa are close in length (10.9 ft3.33 m vs 10.8 ft3.30 m ).
- The Skimmer is heavier, displacing about 934% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- By the capsize screening formula the Skimmer rates better for offshore work (2.69 vs 2.77).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.