Land yacht
A land yacht is a wind-powered vehicle with wheels and a sail, designed for high-speed travel over flat surfaces such as beaches or dry lake beds.
Also known as: sand yacht, land sailer
How big is it?
5.5 m · defined overall length
Also 18.04 ft
Defined overall length · defined specimen
Typical recorded range: 4.5 m to 6 m.
A little perspective
Land yacht vs Racing catamaran: length comparison
The overall length of a land yacht is approximately equal to the formula 18 maximum length of a racing catamaran.
A land yacht is a wind-powered vehicle with wheels and a sail, designed for high-speed travel over flat surfaces such as beaches or dry lake beds.
A racing catamaran is a high-speed sailing boat with two parallel hulls, designed for competitive sailing.
Both rulers start at the same zero and share one linear scale. Artwork keeps its original proportions.
Measurements, assumptions & sources +
Land yacht
Defined overall length: 5.5 m; defined specimen; range 4.5 m–6 m.
A defined three-wheel racing land yacht 5.5 m long, 3.5 m wide and 200 kg ready to sail, moving at 20 m/s. Racing classes vary; the mast height and pilot mass are excluded from the selected dimensions.
FISLY — International land and sand yachting
The marked defined overall length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Racing catamaran
Formula 18 maximum length: 5.52 m; specified.
A Formula 18 racing catamaran at the class limits of 5.52 m length, 2.60 m width and 180 kg minimum ready-to-sail mass, shown at a defined 12 m/s pace. Crew mass and momentary race speed are excluded.
International Formula 18 — Class rules
The marked formula 18 maximum length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Use the visual comparison to explore its scale, then check the measurements and sources.
Change your perspective
Put it next to…
Choose a suggestion to redraw the comparison, or open its page to learn what it is.
Why this measurement?
Why we use 5.5 m
We compare the overall length of a land yacht. This is an illustrative comparison value, not a claim that every example is the same. The recorded range is 4.5 m to 6 m.
A defined three-wheel racing land yacht 5.5 m long, 3.5 m wide and 200 kg ready to sail, moving at 20 m/s. Racing classes vary; the mast height and pilot mass are excluded from the selected dimensions.
The marked horizontal span follows the measured feature, not the edges of the image. How calibrated comparisons work →
Recorded properties
Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 m | 4.5 m to 6 m | defined specimen | |
| 3.5 m | 3 m to 4 m | defined specimen | |
| 200 kg | 150 kg to 250 kg | defined specimen | |
| 72 km/h | 43.2 km/h to 108 km/h | defined specimen |
Around this scale
Explore nearby values.
Compare examples with lower, similar and higher values. Each card names the measurement being compared.
Nearest lower valueVehicles and transportFamily car4.5 mLengthA family car is a motor vehicle designed to carry several passengers and their belongings.
Around the same scalePlanets, moons and spaceGemini spacecraft5.61 mOverall spacecraft lengthThe Gemini spacecraft was a two-person American capsule used for NASA’s crewed space missions in the 1960s.
Nearest higher valueVehicles and transportRacing catamaran5.52 mFormula 18 maximum lengthA racing catamaran is a high-speed sailing boat with two parallel hulls, designed for competitive sailing.Sources and method
Want to check the number?
The source records and measurement method remain available for inspection.
- FISLY — International land and sand yachtingThree-wheel racing classes and sailing context; dimensions, mass and speed are an explicit atlas specimen.
There’s always another scale
Follow your curiosity.
TransportRacing catamaran5.52 mA racing catamaran is a high-speed sailing boat with two parallel hulls, designed for competitive sailing.
TransportHuman-powered aircraft28.7 mA human-powered aircraft is a lightweight aeroplane propelled solely by the pilot using pedals to drive a propeller.SpaceGemini spacecraft5.61 mThe Gemini spacecraft was a two-person American capsule used for NASA’s crewed space missions in the 1960s.
SportCricket sight screen6 mA cricket sight screen is a movable panel placed behind the bowler to provide a contrasting background, making the ball easier for the batter to see.
Living thingsGiraffe5 mA giraffe is an African mammal distinguished by its extremely long neck and legs, feeding mainly on tree leaves.
Everyday thingsParking space4.8 mA parking space is an allocated spot intended for temporarily leaving a car or other vehicle, commonly found in public or private parking areas.
SportBadminton net frame6.1 mThe badminton net frame holds the net in place across the court using two upright posts, allowing players to hit the shuttlecock over it during a match.
SpaceKepler space telescope4.7 mThe Kepler space telescope was a NASA observatory launched to detect planets around other stars by monitoring changes in their brightness.