The Javelin Milne 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
66.8
Performance-oriented — carries a lot of canvas for its weight.
Capsize Screening
3.45
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
3.45
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
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Javelin Milne sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Venture 17
Wind Range & Comfort Envelope
Estimated wind ranges for comfortable sailing on the Javelin Milne — 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 Javelin Milne.
| Javelin Milne | Privateer 18 | Redhead 17 | Rhodes 18 | Siren 17 | Venture 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 17.6 | 17.5 | 17.3 | 18.0 | 17.2 | 17.3 |
| LWL | — | 16.0 | 15.0 | 17.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Beam | 5.5 | 6.5 | 6.1 | 6.3 | 6.7 | 6.3 |
| Displacement | 260 | 1 | 600 | 1 | 750 | 900 |
| Ballast | — | 585 | — | — | 130 | 270 |
| Sail Area | 170 | 215 | 178 | 162 | 139 | — |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | — | — | — | — | — | 314 |
| SA/Disp | 66.8 | 24.2 | 40.1 | 25.1 | 27.0 | — |
| Bal/Disp | — | 34.4 | — | — | 17.3 | 30.0 |
| Comfort | — | 13.2 | 5.3 | 8.2 | 5.9 | — |
| Capsize | 3.45 | 2.18 | 2.89 | 2.46 | 2.94 | — |
| Hull Speed | — | 5.4 | 5.2 | 5.5 | 5.2 | — |