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Seaward Eagle
Designer: Nick Hake  ·  Builder: Hake Yachts, Inc. (Usa)  ·  First built: 1996
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About the Seaward Eagle

Nick Hake's Seaward Eagle represents a thoughtful approach to coastal cruising, combining moderate displacement with shoal draft accessibility for exploring shallow waters and gunkholes. Built by Hake Yachts beginning in 1996, this 34-footer strikes an appealing balance between performance and practicality with her fin keel configuration drawing just 3.50 feet. The Eagle's fiberglass construction and masthead sloop rig deliver straightforward sailing characteristics well-suited to weekend cruising and extended coastal passages. Her beam of 10.50 feet provides good interior volume and initial stability, while the 7,700-pound displacement offers enough heft for comfortable motion in moderate seas. The shoal draft fin keel opens up cruising grounds typically off-limits to deeper boats, making her particularly attractive for Chesapeake Bay, Florida waters, and other shallow coastal areas. With a comfort ratio of 16.34, the Seaward Eagle leans toward the sporty side while maintaining enough weight for reasonable sea-keeping ability. Her sail area to displacement ratio of 19.76 suggests adequate performance in light to moderate conditions. The capsize screening formula of 2.13 indicates good stability characteristics for coastal sailing, though serious offshore work would require careful consideration of conditions and crew experience.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 34.58 ft / 10.54 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 30.58 ft / 9.32 m
Beam 10.50 ft / 3.20 m
Max Draft 3.50 ft / 1.07 m
Displacement 7,700.00 lb / 3,493 kg
Ballast 3,000.00 lb / 1,361 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 480.00 ft² / 44.59 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin (shoal draft)
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Nick Hake
Builder Hake Yachts, Inc. (USA)
First Built 1996
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
 180
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 19.76
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
 38.96
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 120.21
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 16.34
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 2.13
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 7.41 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 1,147.29 pounds/inch
How It Compares

vs. Jeanneau 342, Moody 35 Fk, Pearson 34 2

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Dimensions
LOA
Seaward Eagle ★
34.6 ft
Jeanneau 342
34.5 ft
Moody 35 Fk
34.5 ft
Pearson 34 2
34.5 ft
LWL
Seaward Eagle ★
30.6 ft
Jeanneau 342
29.5 ft
Moody 35 Fk
28.8 ft
Pearson 34 2
28.2 ft
Beam
Seaward Eagle ★
10.5 ft
Jeanneau 342
11.8 ft
Moody 35 Fk
11.9 ft
Pearson 34 2
11.5 ft
Displacement
Seaward Eagle ★
7 lbs
Jeanneau 342
12 lbs
Moody 35 Fk
12 lbs
Pearson 34 2
11 lbs
Ballast
Seaward Eagle ★
3 lbs
Jeanneau 342
4 lbs
Moody 35 Fk
4 lbs
Pearson 34 2
4 lbs
Sail Area
Seaward Eagle ★
480 sq ft
Jeanneau 342
570 sq ft
Moody 35 Fk
—
Pearson 34 2
550 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Seaward Eagle ★
180 s/nm
Jeanneau 342
—
Moody 35 Fk
—
Pearson 34 2
146 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Seaward Eagle ★
19.8
Jeanneau 342
16.8
Moody 35 Fk
—
Pearson 34 2
17.0
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Seaward Eagle ★
39.0 %
Jeanneau 342
35.1 %
Moody 35 Fk
—
Pearson 34 2
—
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Seaward Eagle ★
16.3
Jeanneau 342
23.2
Moody 35 Fk
24.0
Pearson 34 2
23.5
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Seaward Eagle ★
2.13
Jeanneau 342
2.04
Moody 35 Fk
2.04
Pearson 34 2
2.02
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Seaward Eagle ★
120
Jeanneau 342
217
Moody 35 Fk
—
Pearson 34 2
—
Hull Speed
Seaward Eagle ★
7.4 kts
Jeanneau 342
7.3 kts
Moody 35 Fk
7.2 kts
Pearson 34 2
7.1 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Seaward Eagle ★
—
Jeanneau 342
—
Moody 35 Fk
2.1
Pearson 34 2
2.3
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