The Cr 440 Ds 2 is well-powered with enough sail area to move in light air, with a gentle bluewater motion.
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 43.8′, the Cr 440 Ds 2 tops out around 8.9 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √43.8′ LWL = 8.9 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
SA / Displacement
19.5
Powerful cruiser/racer — quick in light air, reef early when it pipes up.
Ballast / Displacement
40.8%
Stiff enough to carry a big genoa comfortably into moderate breeze.
Displacement / Length
152
Moderate — a good balance of speed and load-carrying ability.
Comfort Ratio
41.1
Very comfortable in a seaway — a genuine bluewater motion.
Capsize Screening
1.44
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
1.44
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 Cr 440 Ds 2 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Racer 0–90
Cruiser/Racer 90–150
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° |
3.8 |
4.8 |
5.3 |
5.6 |
| Close Reach60° |
4.6 |
5.8 |
6.5 |
6.7 |
| Beam Reach90° |
5.6 |
7.1 |
7.9 |
8.6 |
| Broad Reach120–135° |
5.2 |
6.6 |
7.3 |
8.0 |
| Run150–180° |
4.2 |
5.2 |
5.9 |
6.1 |
These are simplified estimates based on hull speed (8.9 kts),
SA/D (19.5), 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 Cr 440 Ds 2 — based on sail area, ballast, and displacement characteristics.
Ghost
Sweet Spot
Reef
Heavy
0–6 kts
6–20 kts
20–30 kts
30+ kts
Ghosting
0–6 kts
Light air, motor-sailing likely. Need patience and a light genoa.
Sweet Spot
6–20 kts
Comfortable under full sail. Best speed-to-comfort ratio.
Time to Reef
20–30 kts
Time to shorten sail. Reef the main, swap to a working jib.
Heavy Weather
30+ 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 Cr 440 Ds 2.
|
Cr 440 Ds 2 |
Cc 45 |
J/45 |
J/46 |
Swan 45 |
X 452 |
| Dimensions |
| LOA |
45.4 |
45.3 |
45.6 |
45.6 |
45.4 |
45.7 |
| LWL |
43.8 |
39.1 |
39.0 |
39.0 |
39.6 |
35.3 |
| Beam |
11.0 |
13.8 |
14.1 |
14.1 |
12.8 |
13.9 |
| Displacement |
28 |
19 |
24 |
24 |
21 |
19 |
| Ballast |
11 |
9 |
10 |
10 |
8 |
8 |
| Sail Area |
1 |
1 |
989 |
989 |
— |
1 |
| Performance |
| PHRF |
— |
— |
— |
39 |
— |
— |
| SA/Disp |
19.5 |
24.9 |
17.2 |
17.2 |
— |
22.2 |
| Bal/Disp |
40.8 |
51.3 |
41.7 |
41.7 |
39.7 |
— |
| Comfort |
41.1 |
22.0 |
35.9 |
35.9 |
— |
23.8 |
| Capsize |
1.44 |
2.06 |
1.55 |
1.55 |
— |
2.07 |
| Hull Speed |
8.9 |
8.4 |
10.5 |
10.5 |
— |
8.0 |