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Teal 15
Designer: Hendricks Bulthuis  ·  Builder: Anchor Reinforced Plastics (Usa)  ·  First built: 1961
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About the Teal 15

Designed by Hendricks Bulthuis and first launched in 1961, this compact centerboard dinghy represents classic small boat sailing at its finest. With its fractional sloop rig and fiberglass construction by Anchor Reinforced Plastics, the Teal 15 was built during the early years of production fiberglass boats, making it part of sailing history's transition from traditional materials. At just over 15 feet with a 475-pound displacement, this nimble dinghy excels in protected waters, making it ideal for day sailing, sailing instruction, and recreational coastal cruising in calm conditions. The centerboard configuration allows for easy launching from beaches and access to shallow waters, while the 122 square feet of sail area provides spirited performance in moderate winds. The boat's low comfort ratio of 5.91 and capsize screening formula of 2.57 clearly indicate its design intent as a day sailor rather than an overnight cruiser. With only 110 hulls produced during its production run, the Teal 15 has become a relatively rare find on the used boat market. Its combination of manageable size, classic lines, and solid fiberglass construction makes it an appealing choice for sailors seeking an authentic vintage sailing experience or a capable boat for learning fundamental sailing skills.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 15.42 ft / 4.70 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 14.16 ft / 4.32 m
Beam 5.00 ft / 1.52 m
Max Draft 3.00 ft / 0.91 m
Min Draft 0.83 ft / 0.25 m
Displacement 475.00 lb / 215 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 122.00 ft² / 11.33 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Centerboard Dinghy
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Hendricks Bulthuis
Builder Anchor Reinforced Plastics (USA)
First Built 1961
Number Built 110
Associations MFG Sailboats
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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
32.11
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
74.69
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
5.91
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
2.57
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. 5.04 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. 252.98 pounds/inch
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