The Molich X 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.
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 Molich X 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
47.4%
Race-oriented ballast ratio — very stiff and powerful.
Displacement / Length
103
Ultralight — responsive and fast, but carries less stores.
Comfort Ratio
21.4
Acceptable coastal comfort — fine for weekends, notice the chop offshore.
Capsize Screening
1.66
Below the 2.0 offshore threshold — acceptable for ocean passages.
Hull Speed
7.7kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
1,091lbs
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
21.4
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
1.66
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 Molich X sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Contessa 32
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Molich X.
| Molich X | Contessa 32 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 39.3 | 32.0 |
| LWL | 32.8 | 24.0 |
| Beam | 8.3 | 9.5 |
| Displacement | 8,140 | 9 |
| Ballast | 3,860 | 4 |
| Sail Area | — | 433 |
| Performance | ||
| PHRF | — | 174 |
| SA/Disp | — | 15.5 |
| Bal/Disp | 47.4 | 47.4 |
| Comfort | 21.4 | 27.7 |
| Capsize | 1.66 | 1.80 |
| Hull Speed | 7.7 | 6.6 |