Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
8.6 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 41.0′, the Omega 56 tops out around 8.6 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √41.0′ LWL = 8.6 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
214
Moderate — a good balance of speed and load-carrying ability.
Hull Speed
8.6kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
13lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Omega 56 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Beneteau 50
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Omega 56.
| Omega 56 | Bavaria 51 | Beneteau 50 | First 51 Beneteau | Sun Odyssey 51 Jeanneau | X 512 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 51.2 | 51.2 | 50.8 | 51.3 | 50.8 | 51.1 |
| LWL | 41.0 | 42.0 | 45.4 | 43.1 | 42.3 | 41.5 |
| Beam | 14.4 | 15.1 | 14.7 | 14.9 | 16.0 | 14.8 |
| Displacement | 33 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 |
| Ballast | — | — | 9 | 14 | 9 | 13 |
| Sail Area | — | 1 | 1 | 1,248 | 1 | 1 |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | — | — | 77 | — | — | — |
| SA/Disp | — | 18.1 | 17.6 | 21.4 | 21.9 | 22.7 |
| Bal/Disp | — | — | 32.5 | 49.6 | 32.2 | — |
| Comfort | — | 29.7 | 26.4 | 26.6 | 26.5 | 28.9 |
| Capsize | — | 1.91 | 1.92 | 1.95 | 2.04 | 1.91 |
| Hull Speed | — | 8.7 | 9.0 | 8.8 | 8.7 | 8.6 |