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Aqua Finn
 ·  Builder: American Sail Inc.  ·  First built: 1981
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About the Aqua Finn

Finding comprehensive information about the Aqua Finn proves challenging, as this sailboat model appears to have limited documentation in mainstream boating resources. What can be determined suggests this vessel represents a more specialized or possibly regional design that hasn't achieved widespread market recognition. Given the scarcity of detailed specifications, potential buyers should approach this model with extra diligence in their research process. The limited available data makes it difficult to definitively categorize the Aqua Finn's intended sailing applications, whether for coastal cruising, racing, or offshore passages. This uncertainty extends to understanding the boat's design philosophy, construction methods, and performance characteristics. For sailors considering the Aqua Finn, direct contact with previous owners, builders, or regional sailing communities familiar with the model becomes essential. Such firsthand accounts often provide the most reliable insights into the boat's handling qualities, durability, and suitability for specific sailing conditions. The limited specification availability might indicate either a boutique builder with restricted production numbers or a model that didn't achieve significant commercial success, making thorough pre-purchase surveys and expert evaluations particularly important for interested buyers.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 13.75 ft / 4.19 m
Beam 4.17 ft / 1.27 m
Max Draft 2.83 ft / 0.86 m
Min Draft 0.33 ft / 0.10 m
Displacement 130.00 lb / 59 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 75.00 ft² / 6.97 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Daggerboard
Rigging Type Lateen
Construction FG
Builder American Sail Inc.
First Built 1981
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
46.78
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
3.29
How It Compares

vs. 420, Force 5, Ilca 7 Laser International

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Dimensions
LOA
Aqua Finn ★
13.8 ft
420
13.8 ft
Force 5
13.9 ft
Ilca 7 Laser International
13.9 ft
LWL
Aqua Finn ★
420
13.2 ft
Force 5
13.2 ft
Ilca 7 Laser International
12.5 ft
Beam
Aqua Finn ★
4.2 ft
420
5.4 ft
Force 5
4.8 ft
Ilca 7 Laser International
4.5 ft
Displacement
Aqua Finn ★
130 lbs
420
220 lbs
Force 5
140 lbs
Ilca 7 Laser International
128 lbs
Sail Area
Aqua Finn ★
75 sq ft
420
Force 5
91 sq ft
Ilca 7 Laser International
76 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Aqua Finn ★
46.8
420
Force 5
54.0
Ilca 7 Laser International
47.9
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Aqua Finn ★
420
Force 5
2.0
Ilca 7 Laser International
2.1
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Aqua Finn ★
3.29
420
Force 5
3.72
Ilca 7 Laser International
3.56
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Aqua Finn ★
420
42
Force 5
27
Ilca 7 Laser International
29
Hull Speed
Aqua Finn ★
420
Force 5
4.9 kts
Ilca 7 Laser International
4.7 kts
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