The Vx Two 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
62.4
Performance-oriented — carries a lot of canvas for its weight.
Capsize Screening
3.87
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
3.87
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 Vx Two — 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 Vx Two.
| Vx Two | 470 | Dart 16 | Iso Dinghy | Nacra 15 | Wayfarer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 15.7 | 15.4 | 15.8 | 15.6 | 15.4 | 15.8 |
| LWL | — | 14.6 | — | — | — | 14.8 |
| Beam | 5.7 | 5.5 | 7.6 | 5.7 | 7.7 | 6.1 |
| Displacement | 205 | 269 | 276 | 220 | 280 | 372 |
| Sail Area | 135 | 137 | — | 152 | 182 | 141 |
| Performance | ||||||
| SA/Disp | 62.4 | 52.7 | — | — | — | 43.7 |
| Comfort | — | 2.9 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 3.4 |
| Capsize | 3.87 | 3.41 | 4.64 | — | 4.71 | 3.38 |
| Hull Speed | — | 5.1 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.2 |