The Dyer Dhow is aggressively canvassed for its weight.
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
SA / Displacement
32.2
Performance-oriented — carries a lot of canvas for its weight.
Capsize Screening
3.80
Above the 2.0 offshore threshold — best suited for coastal and protected waters.
Motion & Offshore Suitability
Two ratios that matter most when you're planning passages — how the boat feels in a seaway, and whether the hull geometry is suitable for open ocean.
Capsize Screening Formula
3.80
Above the 2.0 offshore threshold — best suited for coastal and protected waters.
Under 2.0 — Acceptable for offshore
Over 2.0 — Coastal / protected waters
Wind Range & Comfort Envelope
Estimated wind ranges for comfortable sailing on the Dyer Dhow — based on sail area, ballast, and displacement characteristics.
Ghosting
0–5 kts
Light air, motor-sailing likely. Need patience and a light genoa.
Sweet Spot
5–16 kts
Comfortable under full sail. Best speed-to-comfort ratio.
Time to Reef
16–24 kts
Time to shorten sail. Reef the main, swap to a working jib.
Heavy Weather
24+ kts
Storm conditions. Storm jib or bare poles. Seek shelter if coastal.
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Dyer Dhow.
| Dyer Dhow | Cape Dory 10 | Dyer Dink | El Toro | Topper | Us Sabot | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 9.0 | 10.5 | 10.0 | 7.9 | 11.2 | 8.0 |
| LWL | — | 10.0 | — | — | — | — |
| Beam | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.8 |
| Displacement | 106 | 150 | 135 | 80 | 99 | 68 |
| Sail Area | 45 | 68 | 66 | 49 | — | 38 |
| Performance | ||||||
| SA/Disp | 32.2 | 38.6 | — | 42.2 | — | — |
| Comfort | — | 3.5 | 3.1 | — | 2.5 | 2.4 |
| Capsize | 3.80 | 3.07 | — | 3.56 | — | — |
| Hull Speed | — | 4.2 | 3.9 | — | 4.1 | 3.5 |