Flying fifteen
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The Flying fifteen is a 20.0ft fractional sloop designed by Uffa Fox and built in wood or fiberglass by Fairey Marine Ltd since 1948.
4000 units have been built.
The Flying fifteen is an ultralight sailboat which is a very high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 100%
| Model | Flying fifteen | ||
| Length | 20 ft (100%) | the closest to 20 ft | |
| Beam | 7 ft (100%) | the closest to 7 ft | |
| Draft | 2.50 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 28.20 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 51.31 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 95.90 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 5.08 | ||
| Capsize | 3.12 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel | ||
| Construction | Wood or fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 15 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 2.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 725 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 372 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.19 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 142 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 41.25 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 100.45 sq.ft | ||
| I | 15 ft | ||
| J | 5.50 ft | ||
| P | 20.50 ft | ||
| E | 9.80 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Fairey Marine Ltd | ||
| Designer | Uffa Fox | ||
| First built | 1948 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 4000 |