The Windrider 16 is with a quick, snappy motion best suited to day sailing.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
5.0 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
Displacement / Length
40
Ultralight — responsive and fast, but carries less stores.
Comfort Ratio
0.9
Quick, snappy motion — better for day sails and racing than long passages.
Capsize Screening
7.62
Above the 2.0 offshore threshold — best suited for coastal and protected waters.
Hull Speed
5.0kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
4lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
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.
Comfort Ratio
0.9
Quick, snappy motion — better for day sails and racing than long passages.
Under 20 — Snappy, racing motion
20–30 — Acceptable coastal
30–40 — Good offshore comfort
Over 40 — Very comfortable offshore
Capsize Screening Formula
7.62
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
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Windrider 16.
| Windrider 16 | G Cat 50 | Hobie 16 | Mirage Adventure Island Hobie | Nacra 500 | Trac 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 16.6 | 16.7 | 16.6 | 16.6 | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| LWL | — | 15.5 | — | — | — | 15.9 |
| Beam | 12.0 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 9.5 | 8.2 | 8.0 |
| Displacement | 250 | 340 | 320 | 185 | 297 | 359 |
| Sail Area | 82 | 210 | 218 | 65 | 190 | 194 |
| Performance | ||||||
| SA/Disp | — | 69.1 | 74.6 | — | 68.4 | — |
| Comfort | 0.9 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 1.0 | — | 2.2 |
| Capsize | 7.62 | 4.59 | 4.63 | 6.67 | — | 4.51 |
| Hull Speed | 5.0 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 5.0 | — | 5.4 |