Flying fifteen
2 / 3 - score 52%
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 an average score and ranks in the low half. You might find a better tradeoff.
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Main features
Model | Flying fifteen | ||
Length | 20 ft | ||
Beam | 7 ft | ||
Draft | 2.50 ft | ||
Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 62%
Sail area / displ. | 28.20 (61%) | the closest to 27.48 | |
Ballast / displ. | 51.31 % | ||
Displ. / length | 95.90 | ||
Comfort ratio | 5.08 (62%) | the closest to 5.11 | |
Capsize | 3.12 |
Hull 33%
Hull type | Monohull fin keel | ||
Construction | Wood or fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 15 ft (33%) | the closest to 14.50 ft | |
Maximum draft | 2.50 ft | ||
Displacement | 725 lbs | ||
Ballast | 372 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 5.19 knots |
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 |