Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
7.3 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 29.7′, the Scan Kap 99 tops out around 7.3 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √29.7′ LWL = 7.3 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
44.0%
Stiff enough to carry a big genoa comfortably into moderate breeze.
Displacement / Length
124
Ultralight — responsive and fast, but carries less stores.
Hull Speed
7.3kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
5lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Scan Kap 99 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
H 323
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Scan Kap 99.
| Scan Kap 99 | Contrast 33 | First 32 Beneteau | H 323 | Mamba 33 | Maxi 33 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 32.4 | 32.4 | 32.5 | 32.3 | 32.3 | 32.5 |
| LWL | 29.7 | 27.2 | 27.9 | 25.6 | 27.2 | 26.9 |
| Beam | 8.6 | 10.1 | 10.8 | 8.4 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Displacement | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 9 |
| Ballast | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Sail Area | — | 440 | 499 | 384 | 517 | 430 |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | — | — | — | 156 | — | — |
| SA/Disp | — | 17.4 | 19.4 | 18.3 | 18.3 | 15.0 |
| Bal/Disp | 44.0 | 45.7 | 39.5 | 42.9 | — | — |
| Comfort | — | 20.2 | 18.6 | 20.3 | 22.1 | 23.1 |
| Capsize | — | 2.01 | 2.13 | 1.83 | 2.02 | 1.98 |
| Hull Speed | — | 7.0 | 7.1 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 7.0 |