The Skipjack 15 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.
4.7 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
80
Ultralight — responsive and fast, but carries less stores.
Comfort Ratio
4.4
Quick, snappy motion — better for day sails and racing than long passages.
Hull Speed
4.7kts
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
4.4
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 Skipjack 15.
| Skipjack 15 | Albacore | Caprice 15 | Dolphin 15 Senior | Laser 2 | Oday 15 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 14.6 | 15.0 | 14.7 | 14.5 | 14.4 | 14.9 |
| LWL | — | 14.8 | — | 13.5 | 13.8 | — |
| Beam | 5.3 | 5.1 | 6.0 | 5.1 | 4.7 | 5.8 |
| Displacement | 340 | 240 | 250 | 170 | 170 | 350 |
| Sail Area | — | — | — | 85 | 124 | 135 |
| Performance | ||||||
| SA/Disp | — | — | — | 44.4 | 64.7 | 43.5 |
| Comfort | 4.4 | — | 2.7 | 2.2 | 2.4 | — |
| Capsize | — | — | — | 3.67 | 3.37 | 3.31 |
| Hull Speed | 4.7 | — | 4.7 | 4.9 | 5.0 | — |