Wayfarer on paddling and photography

The lines of the CoastRunner are based on one of the most successful designs in this class, the Escape, by the same designer. CoastRunner is however designed without regard to any specific rules. The traditional length, 5.2 m, is maintained. The waterline beam is increased about 5 % in comparison to the Escape, which corresponds to an increase in metacenter height (a measure of static stability) of 15 %. The cost of this increase in stability is a loss in speed of 1-2 %, when compared to the Escape. The pronounced flare of the midship sections increases the waterline beam with displacement, and gives the boat excellent handling qualities over a large load range.

Bjørn on Escape: I designed the boat in 1988, and it became quite popular (see pictures of the recent version in Willy Neumann production). Nelo produced the boat as a subcontractor to Kirton, and by accident marketed the boat as their own (pictures). Nelo later produced the Razor, which is very similar to the Escape, apart from the rear deck.