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Levant 15
Designer: Chuck Paine  ·  Builder: French & Webb, Maine, Usa  ·  First built: 2021
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About the Levant 15

Designed as a compact daysailer, this modest craft represents classic small-boat sailing at its most accessible. The Levant 15 embodies the traditional approach to recreational sailing, where simplicity and ease of handling take precedence over cutting-edge performance or complex systems. With its straightforward design philosophy, this boat appeals primarily to sailors seeking relaxed coastal waters exploration and casual day trips. The hull's proportions suggest stable, predictable handling characteristics that make it particularly suitable for novice sailors or those preferring a more leisurely pace on the water. Its compact size allows for easy trailering and launching, opening up numerous sailing venues that might otherwise require permanent mooring arrangements. While detailed specifications remain scarce, the Levant 15's design appears to prioritize user-friendly sailing over racing prowess. This makes it an ideal choice for family outings, sailing instruction, or simply enjoying peaceful afternoons on protected waters. The boat's uncomplicated rigging and systems reduce maintenance requirements while maximizing time spent actually sailing. For sailors seeking an unpretentious, manageable vessel that delivers pure sailing enjoyment without complexity, this design offers a compelling option in the small daysailer category.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 15.00 ft / 4.57 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 12.08 ft / 3.68 m
Beam 5.42 ft / 1.65 m
Max Draft 2.38 ft / 0.73 m
Displacement 1,000.00 lb / 454 kg
Ballast 465.00 lb / 211 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/transom hung rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction Wood
Designer Chuck Paine
Builder French & Webb, Maine, USA
First Built 2021
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Performance Ratios
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
12.54
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
2.17
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 4.66
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 233.94
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