The Galion 28 is with acceptable motion comfort for coastal passages.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
6.4 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 23.0′, the Galion 28 tops out around 6.4 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √23.0′ LWL = 6.4 kts
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
221
Moderate — a good balance of speed and load-carrying ability.
Comfort Ratio
24.0
Acceptable coastal comfort — fine for weekends, notice the chop offshore.
Capsize Screening
1.76
Below the 2.0 offshore threshold — acceptable for ocean passages.
Hull Speed
6.4kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
657lbs
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
24.0
Acceptable coastal comfort — fine for weekends, notice the chop offshore.
Under 20 — Snappy, racing motion
20–30 — Acceptable coastal
30–40 — Good offshore comfort
Over 40 — Very comfortable offshore
Capsize Screening Formula
1.76
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 Galion 28 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Chrysler 27
Hunter 27
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Galion 28.
| Galion 28 | Bristol 277 | Cc 27 Mk Ii | Chrysler 27 | Hunter 27 | Mirage 27 Schmidt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 27.3 | 27.3 | 27.3 | 27.3 | 27.2 | 27.2 |
| LWL | 23.0 | 22.5 | 21.0 | 25.5 | 22.0 | 21.5 |
| Beam | 8.0 | 10.0 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Displacement | 6 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
| Ballast | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Sail Area | — | 342 | 373 | 404 | 303 | 370 |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | — | — | — | 168 | 213 | — |
| SA/Disp | — | 15.0 | 19.2 | 16.2 | 13.2 | 19.1 |
| Bal/Disp | — | 40.7 | 45.7 | 48.8 | 42.9 | 40.0 |
| Comfort | 24.0 | 21.1 | 17.5 | 22.4 | 23.7 | 18.9 |
| Capsize | 1.76 | 2.09 | 2.25 | 1.99 | 1.94 | 2.10 |
| Hull Speed | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.1 | 6.8 | 6.3 | 6.2 |