The Cherub is with a quick, snappy motion best suited to day sailing.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
4.3 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
Displacement / Length
44
Ultralight — responsive and fast, but carries less stores.
Comfort Ratio
1.5
Quick, snappy motion — better for day sails and racing than long passages.
Hull Speed
4.3kts
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
1.5
Quick, snappy motion — better for day sails and racing than long passages.
Under 20 — Snappy, racing motion
20–30 — Acceptable coastal
30–40 — Good offshore comfort
Over 40 — Very comfortable offshore
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Cherub.
| Cherub | Byte | Firefly | Graduate | Hobie Bravo | Solo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 12.2 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.5 | 12.0 | 12.4 |
| LWL | — | 10.5 | 11.8 | — | — | — |
| Beam | 5.9 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 5.3 |
| Displacement | 110 | 99 | 260 | 185 | 195 | 150 |
| Sail Area | — | 58 | — | 108 | 86 | 90 |
| Performance | ||||||
| SA/Disp | — | 43.4 | — | 53.3 | 41.0 | 51.0 |
| Comfort | 1.5 | 2.0 | — | 3.3 | 3.9 | — |
| Capsize | — | 3.68 | — | — | 3.05 | 3.95 |
| Hull Speed | 4.3 | 4.3 | — | 4.4 | 4.3 | — |