The Requin is moderately powered for comfortable coastal cruising, with acceptable motion comfort for coastal passages.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 21.7′, the Requin tops out around 6.2 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √21.7′ LWL = 6.2 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
SA / Displacement
15.8
Moderate sail power — a capable coastal cruiser, not overpowered.
Displacement / Length
165
Moderate — a good balance of speed and load-carrying ability.
Comfort Ratio
20.6
Acceptable coastal comfort — fine for weekends, notice the chop offshore.
Capsize Screening
1.61
Below the 2.0 offshore threshold — acceptable for ocean passages.
Pounds/Inch Immersion
482lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
Motion & Offshore Suitability
Two ratios that matter most when you're planning passages — how the boat feels in a seaway, and whether the hull geometry is suitable for open ocean.
Comfort Ratio
20.6
Acceptable coastal comfort — fine for weekends, notice the chop offshore.
Under 20 — Snappy, racing motion
20–30 — Acceptable coastal
30–40 — Good offshore comfort
Over 40 — Very comfortable offshore
Capsize Screening Formula
1.61
Below the 2.0 offshore threshold — acceptable for ocean passages.
Under 2.0 — Acceptable for offshore
Over 2.0 — Coastal / protected waters
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Requin sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Cruiser/Racer 90–150
Cruiser 150–210
Heavy Cruiser 210–300
Estimated Speed by Wind
Rough boat speed estimates at different true wind speeds and points of sail — derived from hull speed, SA/D, and displacement, not measured polars.
| Point of Sail |
6 kts TWS |
10 kts TWS |
15 kts TWS |
20 kts TWS |
| Close-hauled40–50° |
2.4 |
3.0 |
3.4 |
3.5 |
| Close Reach60° |
2.9 |
3.7 |
4.1 |
4.3 |
| Beam Reach90° |
3.6 |
4.5 |
5.0 |
5.4 |
| Broad Reach120–135° |
3.3 |
4.2 |
4.6 |
5.0 |
| Run150–180° |
2.6 |
3.3 |
3.7 |
3.9 |
These are simplified estimates based on hull speed (6.2 kts),
SA/D (15.8), and empirical efficiency curves — not instrument-measured
polars. Real-world speed varies with sea state, bottom condition, sail trim, and current.
Speeds in gold approach hull speed;
bold gold means near or at hull speed.
Wind Range & Comfort Envelope
Estimated wind ranges for comfortable sailing on the Requin — based on sail area, ballast, and displacement characteristics.
Ghost
Sweet Spot
Reef
Heavy
0–7 kts
7–20 kts
20–28 kts
28+ kts
Ghosting
0–7 kts
Light air, motor-sailing likely. Need patience and a light genoa.
Sweet Spot
7–20 kts
Comfortable under full sail. Best speed-to-comfort ratio.
Time to Reef
20–28 kts
Time to shorten sail. Reef the main, swap to a working jib.
Heavy Weather
28+ kts
Storm conditions. Storm jib or bare poles. Seek shelter if coastal.
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Requin.
|
Requin |
Ericson 32 |
Fleur De Mer |
Golden Hind 31 |
Long Island 32 |
Rustler 31 |
| Dimensions |
| LOA |
31.5 |
31.6 |
31.5 |
31.5 |
31.5 |
31.4 |
| LWL |
21.7 |
24.0 |
22.0 |
26.8 |
21.5 |
24.0 |
| Beam |
6.2 |
9.7 |
10.8 |
9.0 |
10.0 |
9.0 |
| Displacement |
3 |
8 |
11 |
11 |
11 |
12 |
| Ballast |
— |
4 |
4 |
4 |
— |
— |
| Sail Area |
238 |
452 |
— |
409 |
414 |
440 |
| Performance |
| PHRF |
— |
192 |
— |
— |
— |
— |
| SA/Disp |
15.8 |
17.0 |
— |
12.8 |
13.4 |
12.9 |
| Bal/Disp |
— |
— |
38.5 |
35.3 |
— |
— |
| Comfort |
20.6 |
25.2 |
— |
34.1 |
32.3 |
40.3 |
| Capsize |
1.61 |
1.88 |
— |
1.59 |
1.80 |
1.54 |
| Hull Speed |
6.2 |
6.6 |
— |
6.9 |
6.2 |
6.6 |