Wizz

Sailboat specifications

The Wizz is a 14’5” (4.4m) double handed dinghy designed by Groupe Finot (France). She was built between 1981 and 1983 by Bénéteau (France) with 3625 hulls completed.

Wizz's main features

Model: Wizz
Hull type: Monohull
Category: Double handed dinghy
Sailboat builder: Bénéteau
Sailboat designer: Groupe Finot
Country: France
Construction: GRP (glass reinforced polyester):
Single skin fiberglass polyester
Number of hulls built: 3625
First built hull: 1981
Last built hull: 1983
Appendages: Centerboard : pivoting centerboard
Helm: Single tiller
Rudder: Single transom hung rudder
Unsinkable: Yes
Trailerable: Yes
Former French navigation category: 6
Standard public price ex. VAT (indicative only): N/A €

Wizz's main dimensions

Hull length: 14’ 5”4.4 m
Beam (width): 5’ 4”1.62 m
Light displacement (M_LC): 154 lb70 kg

Wizz's rig and sails

Upwind sail area: 145 ft²13.5 m²
Mainsail area: 113 ft²10.5 m²
Jib area: 32 ft²3 m²
Rigging type: Sloop Marconi fractional
Mast configuration: Mast foot integrated on deck
Rotating spars: No
Spreaders angle: No spreader
Spars construction: Aluminum spars
Standing rigging: 1x19 strand wire

Wizz's performances

Upwind sail area to displacement iThe ratio sail area to displacement is obtained by dividing the sail area by the boat's displaced volume to the power two-thirds. The ratio sail area to displacement can be used to compare the relative sail plan of different sailboats no matter what their size. Upwind: under 18 the ratio indicates a cruise oriented sailboat with limited performances especially in light wind, while over 25 it indicates a fast sailboat.: 856 ft²/T79.48 m²/T