Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
8.1 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 36.5′, the Oceanic 46 Brewer tops out around 8.1 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √36.5′ LWL = 8.1 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
34.3%
Typical cruising ballast — balanced stability and motion underway.
Displacement / Length
308
Moderate-heavy — carries provisions well, deliberate in light air.
Hull Speed
8.1kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
11lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Oceanic 46 Brewer sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Cambria 44
Endeavour 43
Oyster 46
Liberty 458
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Oceanic 46 Brewer.
| Oceanic 46 Brewer | Cambria 44 | Endeavour 43 | Kelly Peterson 46 | Liberty 458 | Oyster 46 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 45.8 | 45.9 | 45.3 | 46.3 | 45.8 | 46.0 |
| LWL | 36.5 | 36.3 | 35.0 | 40.8 | 40.3 | 39.6 |
| Beam | 13.5 | 13.5 | 14.0 | 13.3 | 12.9 | 14.0 |
| Displacement | 33 | 28 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 31 |
| Ballast | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
| Sail Area | — | 953 | 1,030 | 1 | 925 | 980 |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | — | 90 | 132 | — | 138 | 135 |
| SA/Disp | — | 16.4 | 16.1 | 17.1 | 15.1 | 15.6 |
| Bal/Disp | 34.3 | 40.2 | 36.4 | — | — | 40.3 |
| Comfort | — | 35.3 | 39.9 | 38.5 | 37.8 | 35.4 |
| Capsize | — | 1.77 | 1.75 | 1.66 | 1.65 | 1.77 |
| Hull Speed | — | 8.1 | 7.9 | 8.6 | 8.5 | 8.4 |