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Vindo 90
Designer: Carl Andersson  ·  Builder: Vindo  ·  First built: 1987
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About the Vindo 90

A classic Scandinavian cruiser with a devoted following, the Vindo 90 comes from the respected Swedish Vindo boatbuilding tradition, a lineage known for producing sturdy, seaworthy vessels well-suited to the demanding conditions of Baltic and North Sea sailing. Built with an emphasis on solid construction and reliable offshore capability, the Vindo 90 appeals to sailors who prioritize safety and dependability over flashy performance metrics. Like others in the Vindo range, this model is generally regarded as a capable bluewater cruiser, comfortable handling extended coastal passages and offshore voyages where build quality and sea-kindly behavior matter most. The Vindo brand earned its reputation by producing boats that could take a beating in cold, choppy northern waters, and the 90 carries that same philosophy forward. For buyers with limited specification data available, the Vindo 90 is best evaluated through owner communities and class associations, where firsthand accounts of her sea behavior, interior layout, and long-term durability tend to paint a thorough picture. She represents a practical, no-nonsense cruising option with genuine Scandinavian pedigree behind her.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 42.65 ft / 13.00 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 31.99 ft / 9.75 m
Beam 12.96 ft / 3.95 m
Max Draft 5.74 ft / 1.75 m
Displacement 26,455.00 lb / 12,000 kg
Ballast 9,921.00 lb / 4,500 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin Keel
Rigging Type Masthead Ketch
Construction FG
Designer Carl Andersson
Builder Vindo
First Built 1987
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Performance Ratios
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
37.5
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
360.76
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. 8.88 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 37.50
P (Mainsail Luff) 360.76
E (Mainsail Foot) 1,481.38 pounds/inch
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Vindo 90 ★
42.7 ft
Contest 43
42.7 ft
Ct 43
42.7 ft
Hans Christian 43
42.6 ft
Little Harbor 42
42.7 ft
Taswell 43
42.8 ft
LWL
Vindo 90 ★
32.0 ft
Contest 43
36.3 ft
Ct 43
33.9 ft
Hans Christian 43
36.8 ft
Little Harbor 42
34.4 ft
Taswell 43
38.3 ft
Beam
Vindo 90 ★
13.0 ft
Contest 43
13.1 ft
Ct 43
13.0 ft
Hans Christian 43
13.8 ft
Little Harbor 42
13.1 ft
Taswell 43
13.7 ft
Displacement
Vindo 90 ★
26 lbs
Contest 43
26 lbs
Ct 43
23 lbs
Hans Christian 43
31 lbs
Little Harbor 42
27 lbs
Taswell 43
23 lbs
Ballast
Vindo 90 ★
9 lbs
Contest 43
10 lbs
Ct 43
9 lbs
Hans Christian 43
12 lbs
Little Harbor 42
10 lbs
Taswell 43
9 lbs
Sail Area
Vindo 90 ★
Contest 43
880 sq ft
Ct 43
820 sq ft
Hans Christian 43
894 sq ft
Little Harbor 42
895 sq ft
Taswell 43
860 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Vindo 90 ★
Contest 43
Ct 43
Hans Christian 43
150 s/nm
Little Harbor 42
114 s/nm
Taswell 43
108 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Vindo 90 ★
Contest 43
16.1
Ct 43
15.9
Hans Christian 43
14.4
Little Harbor 42
15.8
Taswell 43
16.8
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Vindo 90 ★
37.5 %
Contest 43
40.0 %
Ct 43
39.5 %
Hans Christian 43
Little Harbor 42
Taswell 43
40.9 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Vindo 90 ★
Contest 43
34.2
Ct 43
33.1
Hans Christian 43
38.2
Little Harbor 42
37.5
Taswell 43
28.2
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Vindo 90 ★
Contest 43
1.78
Ct 43
1.81
Hans Christian 43
1.76
Little Harbor 42
1.74
Taswell 43
1.91
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Vindo 90 ★
360
Contest 43
243
Ct 43
273
Hans Christian 43
Little Harbor 42
Taswell 43
187
Hull Speed
Vindo 90 ★
Contest 43
8.1 kts
Ct 43
7.8 kts
Hans Christian 43
8.1 kts
Little Harbor 42
7.9 kts
Taswell 43
8.3 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Vindo 90 ★
Contest 43
Ct 43
1.9
Hans Christian 43
1.7
Little Harbor 42
1.7
Taswell 43
2.8
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