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Red Fox 200
Designer: David Thomas  ·  Builder: Red Fox Yachts/Select Yachts (Uk)  ·  First built: 1990
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About the Red Fox 200

Designed by David Thomas and launched in 1990, this compact 20-footer represents an interesting approach to small boat sailing with its distinctive twin daggerboard configuration. Built by Red Fox Yachts and later Select Yachts in the UK using GRP construction, the Red Fox 200 offers sailors a unique blend of shoal-draft accessibility and sailing performance. The twin daggerboard system allows for excellent shallow water exploration while maintaining good upwind ability when both boards are deployed. With a displacement of 2,550 pounds and 200 square feet of sail area driving a fractional sloop rig, this boat delivers respectable performance for coastal cruising and day sailing. The relatively low comfort ratio of 11.98 indicates this design prioritizes sailing ability over creature comforts, making it ideal for sailors who enjoy active participation in their boat's performance. The generous beam of over eight feet provides good initial stability, while the moderate draft keeps launch ramps and shallow anchorages accessible. With a capsize screening value of 2.39, the Red Fox 200 is best suited for protected waters and coastal sailing rather than offshore passages. This makes it an appealing choice for sailors seeking an engaging small boat experience in harbors, bays, and nearshore environments.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 20.25 ft / 6.17 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 20.00 ft / 6.10 m
Beam 8.16 ft / 2.49 m
Max Draft 2.92 ft / 0.89 m
Min Draft 0.67 ft / 0.20 m
Displacement 2,550.00 lb / 1,157 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 200.00 ft² / 18.58 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Twin Daggerboards
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction GRP
Designer David Thomas
Builder Red Fox Yachts/Select Yachts (UK)
First Built 1990
Associations Red Fox Owners Association
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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
 17.19
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
 142.3
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
 11.98
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
 2.39
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. 5.99 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. 583.13 pounds/inch
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