The Sea Skimmer is with a quick, snappy motion best suited to day sailing.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
4.3 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
Displacement / Length
23
Ultralight — responsive and fast, but carries less stores.
Comfort Ratio
1.6
Quick, snappy motion — better for day sails and racing than long passages.
Hull Speed
4.3kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
1lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
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.
Comfort Ratio
1.6
Quick, snappy motion — better for day sails and racing than long passages.
Under 20 — Snappy, racing motion
20–30 — Acceptable coastal
30–40 — Good offshore comfort
Over 40 — Very comfortable offshore
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Sea Skimmer.
| Sea Skimmer | Butterfly | Firefly | Hobie Bravo | Sailfish Alcort | Tech Dinghy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.6 | 12.0 |
| LWL | — | — | 11.8 | — | — | — |
| Beam | 3.3 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 2.6 | 4.7 |
| Displacement | 55 | 137 | 260 | 195 | 82 | 250 |
| Sail Area | — | 75 | 68 | 86 | — | 72 |
| Performance | ||||||
| SA/Disp | — | 45.2 | 26.7 | 41.0 | — | 29.1 |
| Comfort | 1.6 | 2.6 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 3.3 | — |
| Capsize | — | 3.49 | 2.93 | 3.05 | — | 2.97 |
| Hull Speed | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.2 | — |