The Fusion 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
34.1
Performance-oriented — carries a lot of canvas for its weight.
Capsize Screening
3.70
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
3.70
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 — 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.
| Fusion | Captiva Escape | Fd Future | Hobie Bravo | Rs Neo | Splash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 11.8 | 11.5 | 11.8 | 12.0 | 11.6 | 11.8 |
| LWL | — | — | — | — | — | 11.8 |
| Beam | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 5.1 |
| Displacement | 136 | 195 | 165 | 195 | 183 | 155 |
| Sail Area | 56 | 67 | 51 | 86 | 64 | 59 |
| Performance | ||||||
| SA/Disp | 34.1 | — | 27.5 | 41.0 | 32.1 | 32.7 |
| Comfort | — | 3.4 | — | 3.9 | — | 2.4 |
| Capsize | 3.70 | — | 3.54 | 3.05 | 3.28 | 3.76 |
| Hull Speed | — | 4.2 | — | 4.3 | — | 4.6 |