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Flying Racer
Designer: Heribert Streuer  ·  Builder: Sudplast  ·  First built: 1970
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About the Flying Racer

Designed by Heribert Streuer and built by Sudplast starting in 1970, this German-engineered sailboat represents the era's focus on performance-oriented cruising designs. The Flying Racer combines a modern fiberglass hull with traditional sailing characteristics that appeal to both racing enthusiasts and coastal cruisers. With its masthead sloop rig and keel/centerboard configuration, the boat offers versatility for shallow water exploration while maintaining the stability needed for more challenging conditions. The generous sail area relative to displacement creates spirited performance, while the substantial ballast ratio ensures confident sailing characteristics. The centerboard system provides tactical advantages in racing situations and practical benefits when exploring gunkholes or beaching. At just over 25 feet, the Flying Racer suits coastal cruising and club racing perfectly. The comfort ratio suggests this boat prioritizes performance over extended offshore cruising, making it ideal for weekend adventures and day sailing. The relatively low capsize screening value indicates good stability characteristics for its size class. Streuer's design philosophy emphasized clean lines and efficient sailing characteristics, evident in the Flying Racer's balanced proportions. This boat appeals to sailors seeking vintage European design sensibilities combined with the reliability of fiberglass construction from sailing's golden age.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 25.26 ft / 7.70 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 20.34 ft / 6.20 m
Beam 8.20 ft / 2.50 m
Max Draft 4.43 ft / 1.35 m
Min Draft 2.46 ft / 0.75 m
Displacement 3,638.00 lb / 1,650 kg
Ballast 1,433.00 lb / 650 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 297.00 ft² / 27.59 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Keel/Cbrd.
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Heribert Streuer
Builder SUDPLAST
First Built 1970
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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
 20.14
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
 39.39
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 193
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 15.62
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
 2.14
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 6.04 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 595.95 pounds/inch
How It Compares

vs. Cc 25, Contessa 25 Peterson, Maxi 77

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Dimensions
LOA
Flying Racer ★
25.3 ft
Cc 25
25.2 ft
Contessa 25 Peterson
25.2 ft
Maxi 77
25.3 ft
LWL
Flying Racer ★
20.3 ft
Cc 25
20.7 ft
Contessa 25 Peterson
21.0 ft
Maxi 77
22.2 ft
Beam
Flying Racer ★
8.2 ft
Cc 25
8.6 ft
Contessa 25 Peterson
9.4 ft
Maxi 77
8.2 ft
Displacement
Flying Racer ★
3 lbs
Cc 25
4 lbs
Contessa 25 Peterson
4 lbs
Maxi 77
4 lbs
Ballast
Flying Racer ★
1 lbs
Cc 25
1 lbs
Contessa 25 Peterson
2 lbs
Maxi 77
1 lbs
Sail Area
Flying Racer ★
297 sq ft
Cc 25
306 sq ft
Contessa 25 Peterson
350 sq ft
Maxi 77
269 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Flying Racer ★
20.1
Cc 25
18.6
Contessa 25 Peterson
20.3
Maxi 77
16.1
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Flying Racer ★
39.4 %
Cc 25
44.2 %
Contessa 25 Peterson
45.7 %
Maxi 77
—
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Flying Racer ★
15.6
Cc 25
17.2
Contessa 25 Peterson
16.1
Maxi 77
17.9
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Flying Racer ★
2.14
Cc 25
2.11
Contessa 25 Peterson
2.27
Maxi 77
2.00
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Flying Racer ★
193
Cc 25
217
Contessa 25 Peterson
221
Maxi 77
—
Hull Speed
Flying Racer ★
6.0 kts
Cc 25
6.1 kts
Contessa 25 Peterson
6.1 kts
Maxi 77
6.3 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Flying Racer ★
—
Cc 25
2.7
Contessa 25 Peterson
—
Maxi 77
2.8
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