The Roue 20 is designed for cruising comfort rather than racing.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
6.1 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 21.0′, the Roue 20 tops out around 6.1 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √21.0′ LWL = 6.1 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
PHRF Rating
179s/nm
Typical cruiser — designed for comfort and ease, not podium finishes.
Displacement / Length
227
Moderate — a good balance of speed and load-carrying ability.
Hull Speed
6.1kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
4lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Roue 20 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Roue 20
Typical cruiser — designed for comfort and ease, not podium finishes.
Controversy 31
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Roue 20.
| Roue 20 | Berwick 31 Westerly | Controversy 31 | Longbow 31 Westerly | Offshore 31 Cheoy Lee | Rival 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 31.0 | 31.0 | 31.0 | 31.0 | 31.0 | 31.0 |
| LWL | 21.0 | 25.0 | 26.7 | 25.0 | 23.3 | 24.5 |
| Beam | 8.0 | 9.5 | 5.4 | 9.5 | 8.8 | 9.7 |
| Displacement | 4 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| Ballast | — | 4 | — | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Sail Area | — | — | — | 371 | 403 | — |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | 179 | — | 204 | — | — | — |
| SA/Disp | — | — | — | 13.4 | 13.3 | — |
| Bal/Disp | — | 45.3 | — | — | 35.5 | 40.0 |
| Comfort | — | — | — | 27.0 | 35.9 | 31.9 |
| Capsize | — | — | — | 1.80 | 1.59 | 1.73 |
| Hull Speed | — | — | — | 6.7 | 6.5 | 6.6 |