The Ixylon is with a quick, snappy motion best suited to day sailing.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
5.1 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
Displacement / Length
58
Ultralight — responsive and fast, but carries less stores.
Comfort Ratio
3.6
Quick, snappy motion — better for day sails and racing than long passages.
Hull Speed
5.1kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
2lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
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.
Comfort Ratio
3.6
Quick, snappy motion — better for day sails and racing than long passages.
Under 20 — Snappy, racing motion
20–30 — Acceptable coastal
30–40 — Good offshore comfort
Over 40 — Very comfortable offshore
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Ixylon.
| Ixylon | Capri 165 Catalina | Daysailer | Hobie 16 | Leisure 17 | Sun Fast 17 Jeanneau | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 16.7 | 16.5 | 16.8 | 16.6 | 17.0 | 16.6 |
| LWL | — | 14.7 | 15.5 | — | 14.0 | 15.1 |
| Beam | 5.9 | 6.8 | 6.3 | 7.9 | 7.0 | 7.6 |
| Displacement | 374 | 950 | 575 | 320 | 1 | 1 |
| Ballast | — | 350 | — | — | 550 | 276 |
| Sail Area | 153 | 103 | — | — | 148 | 145 |
| Performance | ||||||
| SA/Disp | — | 17.0 | — | — | 18.3 | 19.3 |
| Bal/Disp | — | 36.8 | — | — | — | 20.9 |
| Comfort | 3.6 | — | — | 2.1 | 11.5 | 8.9 |
| Capsize | — | — | — | 4.63 | 2.46 | 2.75 |
| Hull Speed | 5.1 | — | — | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.2 |