The El Toro 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
42.2
Performance-oriented — carries a lot of canvas for its weight.
Capsize Screening
3.56
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
3.56
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 El Toro — 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 El Toro.
| El Toro | Cape Dory 10 | Dyer Dhow | Dyer Dink | Naples Sabot | Us Sabot | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 7.9 | 10.5 | 9.0 | 10.0 | 7.9 | 8.0 |
| LWL | — | 10.0 | — | — | 7.2 | — |
| Beam | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 3.8 |
| Displacement | 80 | 150 | 106 | 135 | 95 | 68 |
| Sail Area | 49 | 68 | 45 | 66 | 38 | 38 |
| Performance | ||||||
| SA/Disp | 42.2 | 38.6 | 32.2 | 40.2 | 29.2 | — |
| Comfort | — | 3.5 | — | 3.1 | 3.1 | 2.4 |
| Capsize | 3.56 | 3.07 | 3.80 | 3.53 | 3.51 | — |
| Hull Speed | — | 4.2 | — | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.5 |