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Sprinta Sport
Designer: Van De Stadt  ·  Builder: Dehler (Ger)/Brighton Yachts (Can)  ·  First built: 1977
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About the Sprinta Sport

Designed by renowned Dutch naval architect E.G. van de Stadt, this compact 23-footer emerged in 1977 as a spirited performer aimed at sailors seeking an affordable entry into modern racing design. With 400 hulls produced by respected builders Dehler in Germany and Brighton Yachts in Canada, the Sprinta Sport established itself as a popular choice in the small keelboat category. The boat's fractional sloop rig and fin keel with spade rudder configuration delivers responsive handling characteristics that make it well-suited for club racing and day sailing. Its generous sail area-to-displacement ratio of 20.7 provides lively performance in light to moderate conditions, while the substantial ballast ratio ensures adequate stability for coastal sailing adventures. Van de Stadt's design philosophy emphasized simplicity and seaworthiness, evident in the Sprinta Sport's practical layout and solid GRP construction. The boat's moderate displacement and clean underwater profile contribute to respectable sailing speeds, though the low comfort ratio suggests accommodations prioritize sailing performance over extended cruising amenities. Best suited for day sailing, weekend coastal cruising, and club racing, the Sprinta Sport appeals to sailors who value spirited performance in a manageable, trailerable package that won't overwhelm less experienced crews.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 22.97 ft / 7.00 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 19.03 ft / 5.80 m
Beam 7.87 ft / 2.40 m
Max Draft 4.42 ft / 1.35 m
Displacement 2,425.00 lb / 1,100 kg
Ballast 1,213.00 lb / 550 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 233.00 ft² / 21.65 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction GRP
Designer Van de Stadt
Builder Dehler (GER)/Brighton Yachts (CAN)
First Built 1977
Number Built 400
Associations Sprinta Sport
Related Sailboats ["Sprinta 70" · "Comet 701" · "San Juan 23" · "Pearson 23" · "Sonar"]
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
 207
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
 20.7
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
 50.02
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
 157.09
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
 11.87
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
 2.35
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. 5.85 kn
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 3.77
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. 535.13 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 20.74
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 25.30 ft / 7.71 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 8.20 ft / 2.50 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 27.30 ft / 8.32 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 9.50 ft / 2.90 m
SA Fore 103.73 ft² / 9.64 m²
SA Main 129.68 ft² / 12.05 m²
SA Total (100%) 233.41 ft² / 21.68 m²
Est. Forestay Length 26.60 ft / 8.11 m
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Sprinta Sport ★
23.0 ft
Comet 701
23.0 ft
Pearson 23
23.0 ft
San Juan 23
23.0 ft
LWL
Sprinta Sport ★
19.0 ft
Comet 701
17.7 ft
Pearson 23
20.0 ft
San Juan 23
20.3 ft
Beam
Sprinta Sport ★
7.9 ft
Comet 701
8.5 ft
Pearson 23
8.0 ft
San Juan 23
8.0 ft
Displacement
Sprinta Sport ★
2 lbs
Comet 701
3 lbs
Pearson 23
3 lbs
San Juan 23
2 lbs
Ballast
Sprinta Sport ★
1 lbs
Comet 701
948 lbs
Pearson 23
1 lbs
San Juan 23
960 lbs
Sail Area
Sprinta Sport ★
233 sq ft
Comet 701
—
Pearson 23
238 sq ft
San Juan 23
—
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Sprinta Sport ★
207 s/nm
Comet 701
—
Pearson 23
240 s/nm
San Juan 23
236 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Sprinta Sport ★
20.7
Comet 701
—
Pearson 23
16.6
San Juan 23
—
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Sprinta Sport ★
50.0 %
Comet 701
—
Pearson 23
37.1 %
San Juan 23
35.6 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Sprinta Sport ★
11.9
Comet 701
14.2
Pearson 23
16.3
San Juan 23
—
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Sprinta Sport ★
2.35
Comet 701
2.35
Pearson 23
2.11
San Juan 23
—
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Sprinta Sport ★
157
Comet 701
—
Pearson 23
195
San Juan 23
143
Hull Speed
Sprinta Sport ★
5.9 kts
Comet 701
5.6 kts
Pearson 23
6.0 kts
San Juan 23
—
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Sprinta Sport ★
3.8
Comet 701
—
Pearson 23
2.6
San Juan 23
—
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