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Swift Solo
Designer: Bram Dally  ·  Builder: Plans From Designer  ·  First built: 2000
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About the Swift Solo

Designed with singlehanded sailing firmly in mind, the Swift Solo is a compact and nimble dinghy that has earned a loyal following among sailors who enjoy the independence and challenge of sailing alone. Built for responsive, athletic sailing, it appeals to those who want a boat that demands skill and rewards technique rather than raw speed through sheer size. The Swift Solo's design emphasizes ease of handling for one person, making it well suited to club racing, inshore competition, and recreational day sailing on sheltered and semi-sheltered waters. Its manageable proportions mean it can be rigged, launched, and recovered without assistance, which adds to its practical appeal for sailors with limited crew availability or those simply seeking a personal performance challenge. Within its class, the Swift Solo has built a reputation as an honest and accessible performance dinghy, attracting a mix of seasoned racers and enthusiastic club sailors. For anyone researching a singlehanded dinghy that balances competitive potential with solo-friendly practicality, the Swift Solo presents a compelling option worth serious consideration.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 14.47 ft / 4.41 m
Beam 6.40 ft / 1.95 m
Displacement 196.00 lb / 89 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 162.00 ft² / 15.05 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Daggerboard
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction s-glass/cedar core/carbon/kevlar
Designer Bram Dally
Builder plans from designer
First Built 2000
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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
76.88
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
4.41
How It Compares

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LOA
Swift Solo ★
14.5 ft
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14.2 ft
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LWL
Swift Solo ★
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Laser 2
13.8 ft
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13.8 ft
Rocket Fulcrum
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Beam
Swift Solo ★
6.4 ft
Astus 14 5
7.9 ft
Laser 2
4.7 ft
Phantom Dinghy Uk
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Rocket Fulcrum
4.3 ft
Tasar
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Displacement
Swift Solo ★
196 lbs
Astus 14 5
85 lbs
Laser 2
170 lbs
Phantom Dinghy Uk
134 lbs
Rocket Fulcrum
90 lbs
Tasar
141 lbs
Sail Area
Swift Solo ★
162 sq ft
Astus 14 5
107 sq ft
Laser 2
124 sq ft
Phantom Dinghy Uk
105 sq ft
Rocket Fulcrum
81 sq ft
Tasar
123 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Swift Solo ★
76.9
Astus 14 5
Laser 2
64.7
Phantom Dinghy Uk
64.2
Rocket Fulcrum
64.6
Tasar
72.7
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Swift Solo ★
Astus 14 5
0.7
Laser 2
2.4
Phantom Dinghy Uk
1.5
Rocket Fulcrum
Tasar
1.5
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Swift Solo ★
4.41
Astus 14 5
7.13
Laser 2
3.37
Phantom Dinghy Uk
4.30
Rocket Fulcrum
3.87
Tasar
4.42
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Swift Solo ★
Astus 14 5
21
Laser 2
Phantom Dinghy Uk
Rocket Fulcrum
Tasar
22
Hull Speed
Swift Solo ★
Astus 14 5
4.7 kts
Laser 2
5.0 kts
Phantom Dinghy Uk
5.0 kts
Rocket Fulcrum
Tasar
5.0 kts
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