The Swift Solo is aggressively canvassed for its weight.
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
SA / Displacement
76.9
Performance-oriented — carries a lot of canvas for its weight.
Capsize Screening
4.41
Above the 2.0 offshore threshold — best suited for coastal and protected waters.
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.
Capsize Screening Formula
4.41
Above the 2.0 offshore threshold — best suited for coastal and protected waters.
Under 2.0 — Acceptable for offshore
Over 2.0 — Coastal / protected waters
Wind Range & Comfort Envelope
Estimated wind ranges for comfortable sailing on the Swift Solo — based on sail area, ballast, and displacement characteristics.
Ghosting
0–5 kts
Light air, motor-sailing likely. Need patience and a light genoa.
Sweet Spot
5–16 kts
Comfortable under full sail. Best speed-to-comfort ratio.
Time to Reef
16–24 kts
Time to shorten sail. Reef the main, swap to a working jib.
Heavy Weather
24+ kts
Storm conditions. Storm jib or bare poles. Seek shelter if coastal.
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Swift Solo.
| Swift Solo | Astus 14 5 | Laser 2 | Phantom Dinghy Uk | Rocket Fulcrum | Tasar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 14.5 | 14.3 | 14.4 | 14.5 | 14.2 | 14.8 |
| LWL | — | — | 13.8 | 13.8 | — | 14.0 |
| Beam | 6.4 | 7.9 | 4.7 | 5.5 | 4.3 | 5.8 |
| Displacement | 196 | 85 | 170 | 134 | 90 | 141 |
| Sail Area | 162 | 107 | 124 | 105 | 81 | 123 |
| Performance | ||||||
| SA/Disp | 76.9 | 88.4 | 64.7 | 64.2 | 64.6 | 72.7 |
| Comfort | — | 0.7 | 2.4 | 1.5 | — | 1.5 |
| Capsize | 4.41 | 7.13 | 3.37 | 4.30 | 3.87 | 4.42 |
| Hull Speed | — | 4.7 | 5.0 | 5.0 | — | 5.0 |