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11 Meter
Designer: Ron Holland & Rolf Gyhlenius  ·  Builder: Precision Boat Works  ·  First built: 1990
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About the 11 Meter

Designed by the acclaimed duo of Ron Holland and Rolf Gyhlenius, this sleek 34-footer represents a thoughtful balance between performance and practicality. Built by Precision Boat Works starting in 1990, the 11 Meter attracted serious sailors seeking a sophisticated platform for both spirited sailing and comfortable cruising. The yacht's modern fin keel with bulb and spade rudder configuration delivers responsive handling and impressive upwind performance, while the fractional sloop rig provides excellent sail control across varying conditions. With a displacement of 3,527 pounds and substantial ballast ratio, she offers reassuring stability without sacrificing speed potential. The composite construction with cored fiberglass creates a strong yet relatively lightweight hull that enhances performance. Her sail area to displacement ratio of 31.16 indicates lively sailing characteristics, making her well-suited for coastal cruising, club racing, and weekend adventures. The low comfort ratio of 11.41 reflects her performance-oriented nature rather than spacious accommodation, while the capsize screening value of 2.16 suggests good offshore capability for experienced sailors. With 350 hulls produced, the 11 Meter earned respect among sailing enthusiasts who appreciated her refined sailing qualities and the pedigree of her design team's racing heritage.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 33.80 ft / 10.30 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 26.90 ft / 8.20 m
Beam 8.20 ft / 2.50 m
Max Draft 5.90 ft / 1.80 m
Displacement 3,527.00 lb / 1,600 kg
Ballast 1,598.00 lb / 725 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 450.00 ft² / 41.81 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG w/core,Composite
Designer Ron Holland & Rolf Gyhlenius
Builder Precision Boat Works
First Built 1990
Number Built 350
Associations 11 Meter One Design Assoc.
Related Sailboats J34 · Farr 1020 · Olson 34 · Express 34 · Hp 1030
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
 75
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 31.16
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
 45.31
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 80.89
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 11.41
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 2.16
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 6.95 kn
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 6.48
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 788.16 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 28.36
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 32.18 ft / 9.81 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 10.18 ft / 3.10 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 36.09 ft / 11.00 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 13.62 ft / 4.15 m
ISP (Spinnaker Luff) 41.01 ft / 12.50 m
SPL/TPS 13.12 ft / 4.00 m
SA Fore 163.80 ft² / 15.22 m²
SA Main 245.77 ft² / 22.83 m²
SA Total (100%) 409.57 ft² / 38.05 m²
Est. Forestay Length 33.75 ft / 10.29 m
How It Compares

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LOA
11 Meter ★
33.8 ft
Express 34
34.0 ft
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33.9 ft
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33.8 ft
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34.0 ft
Olson 34
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LWL
11 Meter ★
26.9 ft
Express 34
28.3 ft
Farr 1020
28.4 ft
Hp 1030
31.2 ft
J34
26.0 ft
Olson 34
28.0 ft
Beam
11 Meter ★
8.2 ft
Express 34
10.5 ft
Farr 1020
10.5 ft
Hp 1030
10.8 ft
J34
11.2 ft
Olson 34
10.8 ft
Displacement
11 Meter ★
3 lbs
Express 34
8 lbs
Farr 1020
8 lbs
Hp 1030
7 lbs
J34
8 lbs
Olson 34
8 lbs
Ballast
11 Meter ★
1 lbs
Express 34
3 lbs
Farr 1020
3 lbs
Hp 1030
2 lbs
J34
3 lbs
Olson 34
3 lbs
Sail Area
11 Meter ★
450 sq ft
Express 34
534 sq ft
Farr 1020
531 sq ft
Hp 1030
775 sq ft
J34
505 sq ft
Olson 34
575 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
11 Meter ★
75 s/nm
Express 34
98 s/nm
Farr 1020
117 s/nm
Hp 1030
—
J34
—
Olson 34
108 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
11 Meter ★
31.2
Express 34
20.6
Farr 1020
21.0
Hp 1030
33.1
J34
20.1
Olson 34
22.2
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
11 Meter ★
45.3 %
Express 34
—
Farr 1020
37.9 %
Hp 1030
36.4 %
J34
—
Olson 34
—
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
11 Meter ★
11.4
Express 34
19.1
Farr 1020
18.3
Hp 1030
14.9
J34
17.7
Olson 34
18.5
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
11 Meter ★
2.16
Express 34
2.06
Farr 1020
2.09
Hp 1030
2.22
J34
2.23
Olson 34
2.13
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
11 Meter ★
80
Express 34
—
Farr 1020
159
Hp 1030
107
J34
—
Olson 34
—
Hull Speed
11 Meter ★
7.0 kts
Express 34
7.1 kts
Farr 1020
7.1 kts
Hp 1030
7.5 kts
J34
6.8 kts
Olson 34
7.1 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
11 Meter ★
6.5
Express 34
3.6
Farr 1020
3.8
Hp 1030
—
J34
3.0
Olson 34
3.5
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