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SA/D Ratio is the sail area/displacement ratio.  This ratio indicates how fast the boat is in light wind.   The higher the number the faster the boat. 

* Cruising Boats have ratios between 10 and 15.
* Cruiser-Racers have ratios between 16-20.
* Racers have ratios above 20.
* High-Performance Racers have ratios above 24.

SA / D  = Sail Area / (Displacement in Cubic Feet )2/3
  

  
1.   Enter the Sail Area in Square Feet:   
  
2.  Enter Displacement (Boat's Weight) in Pounds:
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Enter Displacement (Boat's Weight) in Long Tons:
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Enter the Displacement in Cubic Feet:
 

     

  Reference:  Rousmaniere, J,  The Annapolis Book of Seamanship  Simon & Schuster, New York, New York,  Chapter 1:  The boat p26-35, 1999.


 
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