Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
7.2 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 28.5′, the Passagemaker 33 tops out around 7.2 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √28.5′ LWL = 7.2 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
345
Moderate-heavy — carries provisions well, deliberate in light air.
Hull Speed
7.2kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
6lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Passagemaker 33 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Neptune 33
Hans Christian 33
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Passagemaker 33.
| Passagemaker 33 | Clipper 33 Cheoy Lee | Coaster 33 Hill | Hans Christian 33 | Neptune 33 | Offshore 33 Cheoy Lee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 32.8 | 32.9 | 32.8 | 32.8 | 32.7 | 32.9 |
| LWL | 28.5 | 24.0 | 28.5 | 29.2 | 25.0 | 26.5 |
| Beam | 10.2 | 10.0 | 10.2 | 11.7 | 10.0 | 10.2 |
| Displacement | 17 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 12 |
| Ballast | — | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| Sail Area | — | 568 | — | 600 | — | — |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | — | — | — | 218 | 200 | — |
| SA/Disp | — | 17.4 | — | 13.8 | — | — |
| Bal/Disp | — | 30.4 | 35.0 | 36.8 | 44.3 | 28.0 |
| Comfort | — | 32.4 | — | 35.8 | — | — |
| Capsize | — | 1.75 | — | 1.77 | — | — |
| Hull Speed | — | 6.6 | — | 7.2 | — | — |