1978 Pacific Seacraft Flicka 20 vs 1977 Westsail 28 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1978 Pacific Seacraft Flicka 20 | 1977 Westsail 28 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Pacific Seacraft | Westsail |
| Year | 1978–2007 | 1977–1983 |
| Type | Cutter | Cutter |
| Country | USA | USA |
| Designer | Bruce Bingham | William Crealock |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 6.10 m (20.0 ft) | 8.53 m (28.0 ft) |
| LWL | 5.18 m (17.0 ft) | 7.01 m (23.0 ft) |
| Beam | 2.44 m (8.0 ft) | 2.90 m (9.5 ft) |
| Draft | 0.91 m (3.0 ft) | 1.37 m (4.5 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 1,588 kg (3,501 lbs) | 5,443 kg (12,000 lbs) |
| Ballast | 680 kg (1,499 lbs) | 2,268 kg (5,000 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 16.3 m² (176 ft²) | 34.0 m² (366 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Full | Full |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 8 HP | 18 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 L (5.0 gal) | 76 L (20.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 38 L (10.0 gal) | 151 L (39.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 2 | 4 |
| Cabins | 1 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1978 Pacific Seacraft Flicka 20 and 1977 Westsail 28 represent two takes on cutter-rigged sailing. The 1978 Pacific Seacraft Flicka 20 is a 1970s design by Pacific Seacraft from USA, while the 1977 Westsail 28 is a 1970s offering from Westsail from USA. The 1978 Pacific Seacraft Flicka 20 was penned by Bruce Bingham. The 1977 Westsail 28 was designed by William Crealock.
In terms of size, the 1978 Pacific Seacraft Flicka 20 measures 6.10m (20.0ft) overall with a beam of 2.44m, compared to the 1977 Westsail 28 at 8.53m (28.0ft) with a 2.90m beam. The 1977 Westsail 28 is 2.43m longer than the 1978 Pacific Seacraft Flicka 20. The 1977 Westsail 28 displaces approximately 243% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1978 Pacific Seacraft Flicka 20 has modest sail power for its displacement with an SA/D ratio of 12.17 and 16.3 m² of sail area. The 1977 Westsail 28, with an SA/D of 11.16 and 34.0 m² of canvas, offers modest sail power for its displacement. The 1978 Pacific Seacraft Flicka 20 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1978 Pacific Seacraft Flicka 20 offers a moderate motion comfort level (comfort ratio: 25.0) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.84). The 1977 Westsail 28 has a comfort ratio of 36.3 and a capsize screening value of 0.66. The ballast ratios are 42.8% for the 1978 Pacific Seacraft Flicka 20 and 41.7% for the 1977 Westsail 28, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1978 Pacific Seacraft Flicka 20 provides 2 berths in 1 cabin with 38L of water capacity and 19L of fuel. The 1977 Westsail 28 offers 4 berths in 1 cabin with 151L water and 76L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1977 Westsail 28 is the better choice for comfortable cruising thanks to its higher comfort ratio, offering a gentler motion at sea that crews will appreciate on longer passages.
For racing: The 1978 Pacific Seacraft Flicka 20 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 1977 Westsail 28 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.
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