The Olympic Monotype 1924 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
34.7
Performance-oriented — carries a lot of canvas for its weight.
Capsize Screening
2.63
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
2.63
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
Wind Range & Comfort Envelope
Estimated wind ranges for comfortable sailing on the Olympic Monotype 1924 — 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 Olympic Monotype 1924.
| Olympic Monotype 1924 | 505 | O Jolle | Ss Class | Town | Wianno Junior | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 16.4 | 16.5 | 16.4 | 16.5 | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| LWL | — | 15.0 | — | 14.0 | 13.4 | 13.0 |
| Beam | 6.6 | 6.2 | 5.5 | 4.8 | 5.8 | 6.0 |
| Displacement | 992 | 280 | 485 | 900 | 700 | 900 |
| Ballast | — | — | — | — | — | 300 |
| Sail Area | 215 | 175 | — | 133 | — | 150 |
| Performance | ||||||
| SA/Disp | 34.7 | 65.5 | — | 22.9 | — | 25.8 |
| Bal/Disp | — | — | — | — | — | 33.3 |
| Comfort | — | 2.5 | 5.3 | 11.8 | — | 9.1 |
| Capsize | 2.63 | 3.78 | — | 1.97 | — | 2.49 |
| Hull Speed | — | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.0 | — | 4.8 |