The Ff 95 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
25.4
Performance-oriented — carries a lot of canvas for its weight.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Ff 95 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Contessa 26
Wind Range & Comfort Envelope
Estimated wind ranges for comfortable sailing on the Ff 95 — 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 Ff 95.
| Ff 95 | Contessa 26 | Grinde | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| LOA | — | 25.5 | 26.8 |
| LWL | — | 20.0 | — |
| Beam | — | 7.5 | 10.2 |
| Displacement | 5,842 | 5 | 7,937 |
| Ballast | — | 2 | 3,527 |
| Sail Area | 515 | 233 | — |
| Performance | |||
| PHRF | — | 219 | — |
| SA/Disp | 25.4 | 12.2 | — |
| Bal/Disp | — | 42.6 | 44.4 |
| Comfort | — | 26.3 | — |
| Capsize | — | 1.71 | 2.05 |
| Hull Speed | — | 6.0 | — |