Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
6.3 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 22.0′, the Northwind 29 Paceship tops out around 6.3 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √22.0′ LWL = 6.3 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
48.2%
Race-oriented ballast ratio — very stiff and powerful.
Displacement / Length
277
Moderate-heavy — carries provisions well, deliberate in light air.
Hull Speed
6.3kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
4lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Northwind 29 Paceship sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Lancer 29 3
Paceship 29 Cc
Seafarer 29
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Northwind 29 Paceship.
| Northwind 29 Paceship | Lancer 29 3 | Ohlson 88 | Paceship 29 Cc | Ranger 29 Mull | Seafarer 29 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 28.8 | 28.7 | 28.9 | 28.8 | 28.6 | 28.7 |
| LWL | 22.0 | 23.5 | 24.0 | 22.0 | 23.0 | 21.3 |
| Beam | 9.2 | 10.0 | 9.4 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.0 |
| Displacement | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Ballast | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Sail Area | — | 374 | — | — | 410 | 357 |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | — | 194 | — | 201 | — | 210 |
| SA/Disp | — | 15.3 | — | — | 18.5 | 16.3 |
| Bal/Disp | 48.2 | 38.5 | 33.3 | 48.6 | — | — |
| Comfort | — | 22.4 | — | — | 21.4 | 23.3 |
| Capsize | — | 2.02 | — | — | 1.98 | 1.92 |
| Hull Speed | — | 6.5 | — | — | 6.4 | 6.2 |