The Fusion Ii 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
52.7
Performance-oriented — carries a lot of canvas for its weight.
Capsize Screening
3.39
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
3.39
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 Fusion Ii — 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 Fusion Ii.
| Fusion Ii | Enterprise Int | Flash | Ok Dinghy | Rs Aero | Topaz Uno | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 13.1 | 13.3 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.2 | 12.7 |
| LWL | — | — | 12.2 | — | 13.2 | — |
| Beam | 5.1 | 5.3 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.8 |
| Displacement | 216 | 200 | 130 | 159 | 66 | 132 |
| Sail Area | 118 | — | 100 | 91 | 93 | 79 |
| Performance | ||||||
| SA/Disp | 52.7 | — | 62.4 | — | 91.1 | — |
| Comfort | — | 2.8 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| Capsize | 3.39 | — | 3.81 | — | 4.53 | — |
| Hull Speed | — | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.4 |