Design and Construction
The hull and deck are both hand-laid fiberglass. The deck is a sandwich layup said to moderate the cabin climate.
The Scan-Kap 99 displaces 7,275 pounds, including 3,197 pounds of lead ballast low in the fin keel, for a ballast ratio of 45 percent. On an overall length of 32.35 feet and a beam of 8.56 feet, its length-to-beam ratio of 3.78 gives it a relatively narrow, easily driven hull. A displacement-length ratio of 121 places it among light racers, while roughly 301 square feet of wetted surface keeps drag modest for a boat of this length.
A capsize screening value of 1.76 and a motion comfort ratio of 19.7 to 21.2 describe a stiff, tolerably easy-riding coastal design rather than an offshore slug.
Rig, Performance, and Handling
The fractional sloop rig is the boat’s most striking numerical feature. Its sail-area-to-displacement ratio is 17.7 under the ISO reference sail and 20.8 with a 135 percent genoa. It carries more sail area than 82 percent of comparable sailboats, making it significantly overrigged for its weight.
That power, combined with a theoretical displacement hull speed of 7.3 knots and a relative speed performance of 79, helps explain the boat’s lively turn of pace for a 32-footer. Under its Yanmar diesel and saildrive, it makes 6.0 knots.
The specified running-rigging dimensions are generous for the boat’s size: the main, genoa, and spinnaker each use 30.1-meter, 10-millimeter halyards, while sheets are 12 millimeters throughout. The rigging is built to handle the powerful sail plan without frequent upgrades.
Accommodations
Below, the interior is finished in mahogany and includes a toilet facility. Beyond that, the interior specification is thin.
Some boats have owner-finished joinery and systems rather than standard yard work. This reflects the Scan-Kap 99’s availability as a home-completion kit.
Known Issues and Ownership Considerations
The most important caveat is that the Scan-Kap 99 was also sold as a home-completion kit, so the quality of individual boats may vary. Buyers can’t assume consistent yard standards across the fleet.
Anyone considering a home-completed hull should budget for a systems survey distinct from one for a production boat. The saildrive transmission and 8-gallon diesel tank suggest modest expectations under auxiliary power. Likewise, the 13-gallon water capacity marks the boat as a weekender rather than a long-haul liveaboard.
The Verdict
The Scan-Kap 99 is a light, overrigged Danish fractional sloop with a quick turn of speed and a simple, mahogany-lined interior. Its hand-laid fiberglass construction and sandwich deck are straightforward, but the home-completion history makes careful individual inspection important.
Pros
- Significantly overrigged for its weight, with more sail area than 82 percent of similar boats
- Light-displacement hull, with a DL ratio of 121 and modest wetted surface for easy motion and pace
- Lead fin keel and 45 percent ballast ratio for stiffness
- Hand-laid fiberglass hull and sandwich deck
Cons
- Home-completion kits mean quality can vary from hull to hull
- Small fuel and water capacities limit auxiliary range and liveaboard use
- Thin interior specification beyond mahogany finish and a head
