Surprise 15

Fractional Sloop · Centerboard Dinghy · 1969–present

Specifications

Dimensions

Weights

Rig & sail area

Rig

Fractional Sloop

Ratios

SA / displacement

34.8

Displacement / length

58.6

Comfort ratio

4.3

Capsize screening

2.95

Hull speed

5.0 kn

Pounds / inch immersion

263

Hull

Hull type

Centerboard Dinghy

Construction

Fiberglass

Production

Years built

1969–present

Designer

Harry R. Sindle

Builder

Newport  Boats, Lockley Newport Boats

Design & history

Notable features

Spinnaker: 150 sq. ft.

Variants

Curated reference notes

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