The Wood Pussy 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.
4.5 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
118
Ultralight — responsive and fast, but carries less stores.
Comfort Ratio
4.7
Quick, snappy motion — better for day sails and racing than long passages.
Hull Speed
4.5kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
1lbs
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
4.7
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
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Wood Pussy.
| Wood Pussy | 420 | Blue Jay | Duster | Enterprise Int | International Fj | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 13.5 | 13.8 | 13.5 | 13.8 | 13.3 | 13.2 |
| LWL | — | 13.2 | 11.3 | 9.7 | — | 12.3 |
| Beam | 6.0 | 5.4 | 5.2 | 4.5 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Displacement | 400 | 220 | 275 | 165 | 200 | 165 |
| Sail Area | — | — | — | 117 | — | 104 |
| Performance | ||||||
| SA/Disp | — | — | — | 62.3 | — | 55.4 |
| Comfort | 4.7 | — | — | 3.2 | 2.8 | 2.2 |
| Capsize | — | — | — | 3.28 | — | 3.83 |
| Hull Speed | 4.5 | — | — | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.7 |