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Windrider 10
Designer: Mark Balogh/Windrider  ·  Builder: Windrider (Usa)  ·  First built: 2002
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About the Windrider 10

Compact, nimble, and distinctly unconventional, the Windrider 10 is a trimaran-style pedal-and-sail hybrid that carves out a unique niche in the small boat market. Designed for accessible, entry-level sailing on calm to moderate waters, it appeals to those seeking a fun and approachable on-the-water experience without the complexity of a traditional keelboat or dinghy. The Windrider 10's most notable characteristic is its versatility — it can be paddled, pedaled, or sailed, making it a genuinely multi-modal watercraft. Its outrigger-style hull configuration provides excellent initial stability, which is particularly reassuring for beginners or casual sailors exploring sheltered bays, lakes, and slow-moving rivers. The boat is lightweight and trailerable, lending itself well to spontaneous outings and easy solo handling. While it won't satisfy the appetite of a performance sailor chasing speed or offshore adventure, the Windrider 10 earns its place as a recreational platform built around simplicity and enjoyment. For anyone looking for a low-commitment introduction to sailing with a playful, go-anywhere spirit, it represents a genuinely compelling option worth considering.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 10.83 ft / 3.30 m
Beam 10.50 ft / 3.20 m
Max Draft 1.33 ft / 0.41 m
Displacement 120.00 lb / 54 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Trimaran with fixed unballasted keel
Rigging Type Cat (unstayed)
Construction Roto molded Poly.
Designer Mark Balogh/Windrider
Builder Windrider (USA)
First Built 2002
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Performance Ratios
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
68.67
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
0.83
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
8.52
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. 4.07 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. 2.07 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 0.50 ft / 0.15 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 52.00 ft² / 4.83 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 19.00 ft / 5.79 m
How It Compares

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LOA
Windrider 10 ★
10.8 ft
Captiva Escape
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Mambo Escape
11.5 ft
Topper
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Beam
Windrider 10 ★
10.5 ft
Captiva Escape
5.0 ft
Mambo Escape
5.0 ft
Topper
3.9 ft
Displacement
Windrider 10 ★
120 lbs
Captiva Escape
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Mambo Escape
195 lbs
Topper
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Sail Area
Windrider 10 ★
Captiva Escape
67 sq ft
Mambo Escape
64 sq ft
Topper
Performance
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Windrider 10 ★
0.8
Captiva Escape
3.4
Mambo Escape
3.4
Topper
2.5
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Windrider 10 ★
68
Captiva Escape
93
Mambo Escape
93
Topper
51
Hull Speed
Windrider 10 ★
4.1 kts
Captiva Escape
4.2 kts
Mambo Escape
4.2 kts
Topper
4.1 kts
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