The Kinsman 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
53.7
Performance-oriented — carries a lot of canvas for its weight.
Capsize Screening
2.19
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
2.19
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 Kinsman sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Oday 20
Hunter 20
Signet 20
Wind Range & Comfort Envelope
Estimated wind ranges for comfortable sailing on the Kinsman — 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 Kinsman.
| Kinsman | Hunter 20 | Hurley 20 | Nordica 20 | Oday 20 | Signet 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 19.7 | 19.8 | 20.0 | 19.5 | 19.6 | 19.8 |
| LWL | — | 17.5 | 15.9 | 16.5 | 17.3 | 16.0 |
| Beam | 6.2 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.0 | 6.7 |
| Displacement | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Ballast | 771 | 750 | 1 | 1 | 400 | 800 |
| Sail Area | 434 | 175 | 185 | 188 | — | 169 |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | — | 285 | — | — | 280 | 304 |
| SA/Disp | 53.7 | 17.6 | 17.2 | 16.3 | — | 16.3 |
| Bal/Disp | — | 37.5 | — | — | 17.0 | 37.3 |
| Comfort | — | 11.1 | 13.4 | 14.8 | — | 15.4 |
| Capsize | 2.19 | 2.46 | 2.36 | 2.26 | — | 2.07 |
| Hull Speed | — | 5.6 | 5.3 | 5.4 | — | 5.4 |