Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
7.5 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 31.0′, the Pj 43 tops out around 7.5 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √31.0′ LWL = 7.5 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
50.9%
Race-oriented ballast ratio — very stiff and powerful.
Displacement / Length
345
Moderate-heavy — carries provisions well, deliberate in light air.
Hull Speed
7.5kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
8lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Pj 43 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Tartan 43
Hinckley 43 Hood
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Pj 43.
| Pj 43 | Cc 43 2 | First 42 Beneteau | Hinckley 43 Hood | Swan 43 Holland | Tartan 43 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 43.0 | 43.0 | 42.9 | 42.8 | 42.8 | 43.0 |
| LWL | 31.0 | 34.7 | 36.0 | 33.8 | 34.1 | 32.4 |
| Beam | 11.7 | 13.8 | 13.1 | 12.3 | 13.1 | 12.3 |
| Displacement | 23 | 18 | 18 | 25 | 24 | 17 |
| Ballast | 11 | — | 8 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
| Sail Area | — | 847 | 782 | 886 | 880 | — |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | — | — | — | 105 | — | 101 |
| SA/Disp | — | 19.2 | 17.8 | 16.4 | 16.8 | — |
| Bal/Disp | 50.9 | — | 47.1 | 45.1 | — | 51.7 |
| Comfort | — | 23.8 | 24.8 | 38.0 | 33.4 | — |
| Capsize | — | 2.08 | 1.97 | 1.68 | 1.81 | — |
| Hull Speed | — | 7.9 | 8.0 | 7.8 | 7.8 | — |