Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
6.8 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 25.9′, the Feeling 30 tops out around 6.8 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √25.9′ LWL = 6.8 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
32.3%
Typical cruising ballast — balanced stability and motion underway.
Displacement / Length
175
Moderate — a good balance of speed and load-carrying ability.
Hull Speed
6.8kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
6lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Feeling 30 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
X 302
Pearson 30
Catalina 30 Mkii
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Feeling 30.
| Feeling 30 | Catalina 30 Mkii | J30 | Pearson 30 | S2 91 | X 302 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 29.9 | 29.9 | 29.8 | 29.8 | 29.8 | 29.8 |
| LWL | 25.9 | 25.0 | 25.0 | 25.0 | 25.0 | 26.4 |
| Beam | 10.1 | 10.8 | 11.2 | 9.5 | 10.5 | 9.8 |
| Displacement | 6 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Ballast | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Sail Area | — | 437 | 444 | 445 | 490 | — |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | — | 186 | — | 174 | — | 146 |
| SA/Disp | — | 14.9 | 19.5 | 17.4 | 19.9 | — |
| Bal/Disp | 32.3 | 41.2 | — | 42.8 | 40.8 | 41.7 |
| Comfort | — | 24.9 | 16.4 | 24.3 | 20.0 | — |
| Capsize | — | 2.00 | 2.34 | 1.88 | 2.12 | — |
| Hull Speed | — | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | — |