Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
6.2 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 21.8′, the Solus 24 tops out around 6.2 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √21.8′ 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.
Ballast / Displacement
51.5%
Race-oriented ballast ratio — very stiff and powerful.
Displacement / Length
158
Moderate — a good balance of speed and load-carrying ability.
Hull Speed
6.2kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
4lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Solus 24 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Dufour 24
Seafarer 24
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Solus 24.
| Solus 24 | Bandholm 24 | Cal 2 24 | Dufour 24 | Neptune 24 Cb | Seafarer 24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 24.1 | 24.1 | 24.0 | 24.1 | 24.0 | 24.1 |
| LWL | 21.8 | 19.0 | 19.2 | 19.6 | 21.0 | 20.8 |
| Beam | 8.0 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 8.0 | 7.8 |
| Displacement | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Ballast | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sail Area | — | — | 271 | 215 | 250 | 258 |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | — | — | — | 240 | — | 246 |
| SA/Disp | — | — | 18.2 | 16.6 | 18.5 | 16.7 |
| Bal/Disp | 51.5 | — | 37.8 | 39.0 | 37.5 | — |
| Comfort | — | 24.7 | 18.1 | 13.4 | 14.2 | 17.9 |
| Capsize | — | 1.79 | 2.01 | 2.28 | 2.17 | 1.99 |
| Hull Speed | — | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.1 | 6.1 |