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Sol
Designer: Chris Mclellan And Terry Steller  ·  Builder: Sero Innovation  ·  First built: 2022
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About the Sol

Relatively little documentation exists for the Sol sailboat, making it something of an enigma for researchers and prospective buyers. Without a comprehensive set of published specifications, it can be challenging to draw firm conclusions about her intended purpose or design philosophy. What is known suggests she occupies a niche within the broader sailboat market, and those interested in tracking her down would benefit from consulting original builder documentation, class associations, or knowledgeable brokers who may have firsthand experience with the design. For buyers considering the Sol, due diligence is especially important. Inspecting the boat in person, reviewing any available construction records, and speaking with current or past owners will provide far more reliable insight than published data alone. Her suitability for coastal daysailing, club racing, or light cruising would depend heavily on the specific configuration and condition of any individual vessel. If you have access to additional details about the Sol's origins, designer, or builder, contributing that information to the Keel Index community would help future researchers piece together a clearer picture of this lesser-documented design.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 13.75 ft / 4.19 m
Beam 4.08 ft / 1.24 m
Displacement 120.00 lb / 54 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Daggerboard
Rigging Type Lateen
Construction Cored composite
Designer Chris McLellan and Terry Steller
Builder Sero Innovation
First Built 2022
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Performance Ratios
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
33.56
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
2.3
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. 4.58 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. 1.02 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 49.34
P (Mainsail Luff) 75.00 ft² / 6.97 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Sero Innovation
How It Compares

vs. 420, Blaze, Force 5

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Dimensions
LOA
Sol ★
13.8 ft
420
13.8 ft
Blaze
13.8 ft
Force 5
13.9 ft
LWL
Sol ★
420
13.2 ft
Blaze
Force 5
13.2 ft
Beam
Sol ★
4.1 ft
420
5.4 ft
Blaze
4.9 ft
Force 5
4.8 ft
Displacement
Sol ★
120 lbs
420
220 lbs
Blaze
143 lbs
Force 5
140 lbs
Sail Area
Sol ★
420
Blaze
112 sq ft
Force 5
91 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Sol ★
420
Blaze
65.6
Force 5
54.0
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Sol ★
2.3
420
Blaze
Force 5
2.0
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Sol ★
420
Blaze
3.76
Force 5
3.72
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Sol ★
33
420
42
Blaze
Force 5
27
Hull Speed
Sol ★
4.6 kts
420
Blaze
Force 5
4.9 kts
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