Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
7.7 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 32.8′, the Code 10 tops out around 7.7 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √32.8′ LWL = 7.7 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
Ballast / Displacement
50.5%
Race-oriented ballast ratio — very stiff and powerful.
Displacement / Length
53
Ultralight — responsive and fast, but carries less stores.
Hull Speed
7.7kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
7lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Code 10 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Farr 395
X 119
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Code 10.
| Code 10 | Farr 395 | First 36 Beneteau | J39 | Rm 1260 | X 119 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 39.4 | 39.4 | 39.3 | 39.4 | 39.3 | 39.4 |
| LWL | 32.8 | 34.1 | 33.6 | 32.5 | 38.3 | 33.6 |
| Beam | 9.8 | 12.2 | 12.5 | 12.4 | 14.4 | 10.7 |
| Displacement | 4 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 11 |
| Ballast | 2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Sail Area | — | — | 861 | 799 | 1 | 794 |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | — | 33 | — | — | — | 57 |
| SA/Disp | — | — | 28.7 | 23.3 | 24.4 | 25.1 |
| Bal/Disp | 50.5 | 36.6 | 32.3 | — | 36.0 | 42.3 |
| Comfort | — | — | 16.1 | 20.1 | 19.7 | 21.4 |
| Capsize | — | — | 2.28 | 2.12 | 2.24 | 1.90 |
| Hull Speed | — | — | 7.8 | 7.6 | 8.3 | 7.8 |