Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
5.8 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 19.0′, the Paceship 23 Cc tops out around 5.8 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √19.0′ LWL = 5.8 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
39.1%
Stiff enough to carry a big genoa comfortably into moderate breeze.
Displacement / Length
150
Ultralight — responsive and fast, but carries less stores.
Hull Speed
5.8kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
3lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Paceship 23 Cc sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Sonic 23
Spirit 23 K
Pearson 23
Crown 23
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Paceship 23 Cc.
| Paceship 23 Cc | Crown 23 | Ericson 23 2 | Pearson 23 | Sonic 23 | Spirit 23 K | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 23.0 | 23.0 | 22.9 | 23.0 | 23.0 | 23.0 |
| LWL | 19.0 | 19.5 | 19.5 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 |
| Beam | 8.0 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 7.6 | 7.9 |
| Displacement | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Ballast | 900 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sail Area | — | 267 | 243 | 238 | 242 | — |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | — | 258 | — | 240 | 227 | 234 |
| SA/Disp | — | 17.6 | 18.3 | 16.6 | 17.2 | — |
| Bal/Disp | 39.1 | 40.8 | 38.7 | 37.1 | 44.1 | 36.5 |
| Comfort | — | 18.9 | 14.8 | 16.3 | 16.9 | — |
| Capsize | — | 1.97 | 2.18 | 2.11 | 2.02 | — |
| Hull Speed | — | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | — |