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Mambo Escape
Designer: Escape Sailboat Co.  ·  Builder: Escape Sailboat Co. (Usa)  ·  First built: 2000
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About the Mambo Escape

Built between 2000 and 2009 by Escape Sailboat Co., this compact centerboard dinghy represents an accessible entry point into small boat sailing. At just over 11 feet in length with a 5-foot beam, the Mambo Escape offers manageable proportions for single-handed sailing while providing enough stability for novice sailors to build confidence on the water. The boat's polyethylene construction makes it virtually maintenance-free and highly durable, capable of handling beaching and the inevitable bumps that come with dinghy sailing. Its cat rig configuration eliminates the complexity of a jib, making sail handling straightforward for beginners or those preferring simplified sailing. The unstayed mast setup allows for quick rigging and easy transport. With its centerboard design, the Mambo Escape draws just over three feet when the board is down, yet can navigate shallow waters when raised. This versatility makes it well-suited for protected waters, small lakes, and coastal areas with varying depths. The modest sail area and light displacement create a responsive boat that's ideal for recreational sailing, sailing instruction, or as a tender for larger vessels. Its capsize screening value indicates this boat is designed for protected waters rather than offshore adventures.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 11.50 ft / 3.51 m
Beam 5.00 ft / 1.52 m
Max Draft 3.33 ft / 1.01 m
Min Draft 0.40 ft / 0.12 m
Displacement 195.00 lb / 88 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 64.00 ft² / 5.95 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Centerboard Dinghy
Rigging Type Cat (unstayed)
Construction Polyethyline
Designer Escape Sailboat Co.
Builder Escape Sailboat Co. (USA)
First Built 2000
Last Built 2009
Associations Escape Sailboats
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
30.47
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
93.2
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
3.41
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. 4.19 kn
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. 1.05 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
Mast Height (DWL) 18.00 ft / 5.49 m
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Mambo Escape ★
11.5 ft
Byte
12.0 ft
Captiva Escape
11.5 ft
Hobie Bravo
12.0 ft
Topper
11.2 ft
Beam
Mambo Escape ★
5.0 ft
Byte
4.3 ft
Captiva Escape
5.0 ft
Hobie Bravo
4.4 ft
Topper
3.9 ft
Displacement
Mambo Escape ★
195 lbs
Byte
99 lbs
Captiva Escape
195 lbs
Hobie Bravo
195 lbs
Topper
99 lbs
Sail Area
Mambo Escape ★
64 sq ft
Byte
58 sq ft
Captiva Escape
67 sq ft
Hobie Bravo
86 sq ft
Topper
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Mambo Escape ★
30.5
Byte
43.4
Captiva Escape
Hobie Bravo
41.0
Topper
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Mambo Escape ★
3.4
Byte
2.0
Captiva Escape
3.4
Hobie Bravo
3.9
Topper
2.5
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Mambo Escape ★
Byte
3.68
Captiva Escape
Hobie Bravo
3.05
Topper
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Mambo Escape ★
93
Byte
38
Captiva Escape
93
Hobie Bravo
82
Topper
51
Hull Speed
Mambo Escape ★
4.2 kts
Byte
4.3 kts
Captiva Escape
4.2 kts
Hobie Bravo
4.3 kts
Topper
4.1 kts
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