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L30 vs First 18 SE

Quickly compare speed potential, sail plan, and hull characteristics to pick the better fit for your sailing goals.

SBP score

121
Δ 14
135

Hull speed (kn)

6.7
Δ 1.5
5.2

Upwind sail area (m²)

53
Δ 29
24

Detailed metrics

MetricL30First 18 SE
SBP score121135
Hull speed (kn)6.75.2
Length (m)9.255.5
Upwind sail area (m²)5324
Sail carry number5.76.1
CategoryCruiser-RacerCruiser-Racer

L30 profile snapshot

Lower SBP score by 14 ptsHigher Hull speed by 1.5 knHigher Upwind sail area by 29 m²Category: Cruiser-Racer

First 18 SE profile snapshot

Higher SBP score by 14 ptsLower Hull speed by 1.5 knLower Upwind sail area by 29 m²Category: Cruiser-Racer

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