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First 18 SE vs ClubSwan 36

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SBP score

135

Δ 1

136

Hull speed (kn)

5.2

Δ 2.2

7.4

Upwind sail area (m²)

24

Δ 69

93

Detailed metrics

Metric	First 18 SE	ClubSwan 36
SBP score	135	136
Hull speed (kn)	5.2	7.4
Length (m)	5.5	10.99
Upwind sail area (m²)	24	93
Sail carry number	6.1	6.9
Category	Cruiser-Racer	Cruiser-Racer

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Lower SBP score by 1 ptsLower Hull speed by 2.2 knLower Upwind sail area by 69 m²Category: Cruiser-Racer

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Higher SBP score by 1 ptsHigher Hull speed by 2.2 knHigher Upwind sail area by 69 m²Category: Cruiser-Racer

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