The Switch One Design 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
89.2
Performance-oriented — carries a lot of canvas for its weight.
Capsize Screening
7.76
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
7.76
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 Switch One Design — 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 Switch One Design.
| Switch One Design | Fusion Ii | Hobie Wave | Ok Dinghy | Rs Aero | Topaz Uno | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 12.8 | 13.1 | 13.0 | 13.1 | 13.2 | 12.7 |
| LWL | — | — | 12.5 | — | 13.2 | — |
| Beam | 7.4 | 5.1 | 7.0 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.8 |
| Displacement | 55 | 216 | 245 | 159 | 66 | 132 |
| Sail Area | 80 | 118 | 95 | 91 | 93 | 79 |
| Performance | ||||||
| SA/Disp | 89.2 | 52.7 | 38.9 | — | 91.1 | — |
| Comfort | — | — | — | 2.5 | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| Capsize | 7.76 | 3.39 | — | — | 4.53 | — |
| Hull Speed | — | — | — | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.4 |