The Bounty Ii is moderately powered for comfortable coastal cruising, with a gentle bluewater motion, designed for cruising comfort rather than racing.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 28.0′, the Bounty Ii tops out around 7.1 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √28.0′ LWL = 7.1 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
PHRF Rating
174s/nm
Typical cruiser — designed for comfort and ease, not podium finishes.
SA / Displacement
16.0
Moderate sail power — a capable coastal cruiser, not overpowered.
Displacement / Length
382
Heavy displacement — a slow, steady, seakindly hull.
Comfort Ratio
41.1
Very comfortable in a seaway — a genuine bluewater motion.
Capsize Screening
1.54
Below the 2.0 offshore threshold — acceptable for ocean passages.
Pounds/Inch Immersion
1lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
Motion & Offshore Suitability
Two ratios that matter most when you're planning passages — how the boat feels in a seaway, and whether the hull geometry is suitable for open ocean.
Comfort Ratio
41.1
Very comfortable in a seaway — a genuine bluewater motion.
Under 20 — Snappy, racing motion
20–30 — Acceptable coastal
30–40 — Good offshore comfort
Over 40 — Very comfortable offshore
Capsize Screening Formula
1.54
Below the 2.0 offshore threshold — acceptable for ocean passages.
Under 2.0 — Acceptable for offshore
Over 2.0 — Coastal / protected waters
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Bounty Ii sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Cruiser/Racer 90–150
Cruiser 150–210
Heavy Cruiser 210–300
Bounty Ii
174s/nm
Typical cruiser — designed for comfort and ease, not podium finishes.
Formosa 41
221s/nm
Estimated Speed by Wind
Rough boat speed estimates at different true wind speeds and points of sail — derived from hull speed, SA/D, and displacement, not measured polars.
| Point of Sail |
6 kts TWS |
10 kts TWS |
15 kts TWS |
20 kts TWS |
| Close-hauled40–50° |
2.7 |
3.5 |
3.9 |
4.0 |
| Close Reach60° |
3.3 |
4.2 |
4.7 |
4.9 |
| Beam Reach90° |
4.1 |
5.1 |
5.8 |
6.0 |
| Broad Reach120–135° |
3.8 |
4.8 |
5.3 |
5.5 |
| Run150–180° |
3.0 |
3.8 |
4.3 |
4.4 |
These are simplified estimates based on hull speed (7.1 kts),
SA/D (16.0), and empirical efficiency curves — not instrument-measured
polars. Real-world speed varies with sea state, bottom condition, sail trim, and current.
Speeds in gold approach hull speed;
bold gold means near or at hull speed.
Wind Range & Comfort Envelope
Estimated wind ranges for comfortable sailing on the Bounty Ii — based on sail area, ballast, and displacement characteristics.
Ghost
Sweet Spot
Reef
Heavy
0–7 kts
7–20 kts
20–28 kts
28+ kts
Ghosting
0–7 kts
Light air, motor-sailing likely. Need patience and a light genoa.
Sweet Spot
7–20 kts
Comfortable under full sail. Best speed-to-comfort ratio.
Time to Reef
20–28 kts
Time to shorten sail. Reef the main, swap to a working jib.
Heavy Weather
28+ kts
Storm conditions. Storm jib or bare poles. Seek shelter if coastal.
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Bounty Ii.
|
Bounty Ii |
Bermuda 40 1 Hinckley |
Empire 40 |
Formosa 41 |
Offshore 41 Cheoy Lee |
Rhodes 41 Pearson |
| Dimensions |
| LOA |
40.8 |
40.8 |
40.8 |
40.9 |
40.9 |
40.8 |
| LWL |
28.0 |
27.8 |
28.0 |
32.0 |
32.5 |
28.0 |
| Beam |
10.3 |
11.8 |
12.5 |
12.2 |
12.8 |
10.3 |
| Displacement |
18 |
19 |
21 |
28 |
21 |
18 |
| Ballast |
— |
6 |
— |
9 |
8 |
8 |
| Sail Area |
706 |
648 |
723 |
780 |
833 |
725 |
| Performance |
| PHRF |
174 |
— |
— |
221 |
— |
— |
| SA/Disp |
16.0 |
14.6 |
15.3 |
13.6 |
17.5 |
16.5 |
| Bal/Disp |
— |
34.2 |
— |
32.9 |
42.1 |
43.0 |
| Comfort |
41.1 |
34.8 |
35.3 |
44.8 |
31.4 |
41.1 |
| Capsize |
1.54 |
1.76 |
1.82 |
1.61 |
1.85 |
1.54 |
| Hull Speed |
7.1 |
7.1 |
7.1 |
7.6 |
7.6 |
7.1 |