The Seaward Eagle is well-powered with enough sail area to move in light air, with a quick, snappy motion best suited to day sailing, designed for cruising comfort rather than racing.
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 30.6′, the Seaward Eagle tops out around 7.4 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √30.6′ LWL = 7.4 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
180s/nm
Typical cruiser — designed for comfort and ease, not podium finishes.
SA / Displacement
19.8
Powerful cruiser/racer — quick in light air, reef early when it pipes up.
Ballast / Displacement
39.0%
Stiff enough to carry a big genoa comfortably into moderate breeze.
Displacement / Length
120
Ultralight — responsive and fast, but carries less stores.
Comfort Ratio
16.3
Quick, snappy motion — better for day sails and racing than long passages.
Capsize Screening
2.13
Above the 2.0 offshore threshold — best suited for coastal and protected waters.
Pounds/Inch Immersion
1lbs
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
16.3
Quick, snappy motion — better for day sails and racing than long passages.
Under 20 — Snappy, racing motion
20–30 — Acceptable coastal
30–40 — Good offshore comfort
Over 40 — Very comfortable offshore
Capsize Screening Formula
2.13
Above the 2.0 offshore threshold — best suited for coastal and protected waters.
Under 2.0 — Acceptable for offshore
Over 2.0 — Coastal / protected waters
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Seaward Eagle sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Racer 0–90
Cruiser/Racer 90–150
Cruiser 150–210
Pearson 34 2
146s/nm
Seaward Eagle
180s/nm
Typical cruiser — designed for comfort and ease, not podium finishes.
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° |
3.2 |
4.0 |
4.5 |
4.7 |
| Close Reach60° |
3.8 |
4.9 |
5.4 |
5.7 |
| Beam Reach90° |
4.7 |
6.0 |
6.7 |
7.2 |
| Broad Reach120–135° |
4.4 |
5.5 |
6.2 |
6.7 |
| Run150–180° |
3.5 |
4.4 |
4.9 |
5.1 |
These are simplified estimates based on hull speed (7.4 kts),
SA/D (19.8), 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 Seaward Eagle — based on sail area, ballast, and displacement characteristics.
Ghost
Sweet Spot
Reef
Heavy
0–6 kts
6–18 kts
18–26 kts
26+ kts
Ghosting
0–6 kts
Light air, motor-sailing likely. Need patience and a light genoa.
Sweet Spot
6–18 kts
Comfortable under full sail. Best speed-to-comfort ratio.
Time to Reef
18–26 kts
Time to shorten sail. Reef the main, swap to a working jib.
Heavy Weather
26+ 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 Seaward Eagle.
|
Seaward Eagle |
J105 |
Jeanneau 342 |
Moody 35 Fk |
Pearson 34 2 |
Seaward 32Rk |
| Dimensions |
| LOA |
34.6 |
34.5 |
34.5 |
34.5 |
34.5 |
34.6 |
| LWL |
30.6 |
29.5 |
29.5 |
28.8 |
28.2 |
30.6 |
| Beam |
10.5 |
11.0 |
11.8 |
11.9 |
11.5 |
10.5 |
| Displacement |
7 |
7 |
12 |
12 |
11 |
8 |
| Ballast |
3 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
2 |
| Sail Area |
480 |
577 |
570 |
— |
550 |
— |
| Performance |
| PHRF |
180 |
— |
— |
— |
146 |
— |
| SA/Disp |
19.8 |
23.7 |
16.8 |
— |
17.0 |
— |
| Bal/Disp |
39.0 |
— |
35.1 |
— |
— |
28.9 |
| Comfort |
16.3 |
15.9 |
23.2 |
24.0 |
23.5 |
— |
| Capsize |
2.13 |
2.23 |
2.04 |
2.04 |
2.02 |
— |
| Hull Speed |
7.4 |
7.3 |
7.3 |
7.2 |
7.1 |
— |