Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
4.9 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 13.5′, the Peregrine 16 Paceship tops out around 4.9 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √13.5′ LWL = 4.9 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
77
Ultralight — responsive and fast, but carries less stores.
Hull Speed
4.9kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
2lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Peregrine 16 Paceship sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Newport 16
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Peregrine 16 Paceship.
| Peregrine 16 Paceship | Bombardier Invitation | Coronado 15 | Newport 16 | Sidewinder 16 | Wayfarer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 15.6 | 15.6 | 15.3 | 15.6 | 15.5 | 15.8 |
| LWL | 13.5 | 14.0 | — | 13.7 | 14.3 | 14.8 |
| Beam | 6.0 | 5.0 | 5.7 | 6.3 | 4.5 | 6.1 |
| Displacement | 425 | 181 | 385 | 750 | 175 | 372 |
| Ballast | — | — | — | 250 | — | — |
| Sail Area | — | 90 | 139 | 137 | — | 141 |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | — | — | — | 300 | — | — |
| SA/Disp | — | 45.0 | 42.1 | 26.6 | — | 43.7 |
| Comfort | — | 2.3 | 4.3 | 7.1 | — | 3.4 |
| Capsize | — | 3.54 | 3.12 | 2.75 | — | 3.38 |
| Hull Speed | — | 5.0 | 4.8 | 5.0 | — | 5.2 |