Flying fifteen
9 / 47 - score 63%
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 reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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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 | ?? |
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Ratios 63%
| Sail area / displ. | 28.20 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 51.31 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 95.90 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 5.08 (63%) | the closest to 5.27 | |
| 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 |