Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
7.2 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 29.0′, the Magellan 35 tops out around 7.2 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √29.0′ LWL = 7.2 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
323
Moderate-heavy — carries provisions well, deliberate in light air.
Hull Speed
7.2kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
7lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Magellan 35 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Coronado 34
Cheoy Lee 35
Bristol 35
Baba 35
Alberg 35
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Magellan 35.
| Magellan 35 | Alberg 35 | Baba 35 | Bristol 35 | Cheoy Lee 35 | Coronado 34 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 34.7 | 34.8 | 34.8 | 34.7 | 34.8 | 34.7 |
| LWL | 29.0 | 24.0 | 29.6 | 23.8 | 27.1 | 28.2 |
| Beam | 11.4 | 9.7 | 11.2 | 10.0 | 11.2 | 10.0 |
| Displacement | 17 | 12 | 21 | 12 | 14 | 10 |
| Ballast | — | 5 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Sail Area | — | 545 | 758 | 529 | 565 | 521 |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | — | 201 | 192 | 189 | 183 | 174 |
| SA/Disp | — | 16.2 | 15.9 | 15.8 | 15.4 | 17.4 |
| Bal/Disp | — | 42.1 | 37.8 | 41.6 | 36.4 | 41.0 |
| Comfort | — | 34.8 | 42.2 | 33.3 | 30.2 | 25.1 |
| Capsize | — | 1.67 | 1.62 | 1.73 | 1.84 | 1.83 |
| Hull Speed | — | 6.6 | 7.3 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.1 |