The Px 15 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
65.8
Performance-oriented — carries a lot of canvas for its weight.
Capsize Screening
3.94
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
3.94
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 Px 15 — 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 Px 15.
| Px 15 | Albacore | Comet Trio | Melges 15 | Precision 15 K | Tasar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 14.8 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 14.8 |
| LWL | — | 14.8 | — | — | 13.8 | 14.0 |
| Beam | 5.4 | 5.1 | 6.0 | 5.5 | 7.0 | 5.8 |
| Displacement | 165 | 240 | 320 | 230 | 600 | 141 |
| Ballast | — | — | — | — | 250 | — |
| Sail Area | 123 | 125 | 135 | — | — | 123 |
| Performance | ||||||
| SA/Disp | 65.8 | 51.8 | 46.2 | — | — | 72.7 |
| Bal/Disp | — | — | — | — | 41.7 | — |
| Comfort | — | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.7 | — | 1.5 |
| Capsize | 3.94 | 3.27 | 3.51 | — | — | 4.42 |
| Hull Speed | — | 5.2 | 4.8 | 4.8 | — | 5.0 |