Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
5.5 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 17.0′, the Capriccio tops out around 5.5 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √17.0′ LWL = 5.5 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
Ballast / Displacement
22.2%
Light ballast — tends to be tender; reef earlier than the numbers suggest.
Displacement / Length
164
Moderate — a good balance of speed and load-carrying ability.
Hull Speed
5.5kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
2lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Capriccio sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Seal 22
Cs 22
Seafarer 22
Oday 22
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Capriccio.
| Capriccio | Cs 22 | Kingfisher 20 1 | Oday 22 | Seafarer 22 | Seal 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 21.7 | 21.6 | 21.6 | 21.7 | 21.7 | 21.8 |
| LWL | 17.0 | 17.5 | 19.3 | 18.9 | 18.3 | 18.0 |
| Beam | 6.3 | 8.0 | 6.9 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 7.8 |
| Displacement | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Ballast | 400 | 1 | 1 | 800 | 780 | 800 |
| Sail Area | — | — | 177 | — | 207 | 185 |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | — | 249 | — | 285 | 282 | 234 |
| SA/Disp | — | — | 14.0 | — | 19.1 | 16.6 |
| Bal/Disp | 22.2 | 50.0 | — | 36.7 | — | — |
| Comfort | — | — | 17.1 | — | 12.7 | 12.7 |
| Capsize | — | — | 1.94 | — | 2.25 | 2.32 |
| Hull Speed | — | — | 5.9 | — | 5.7 | 5.7 |