The Stiletto 27 is with a quick, snappy motion best suited to day sailing.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
6.6 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 24.0′, the Stiletto 27 tops out around 6.6 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √24.0′ LWL = 6.6 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
Comfort Ratio
2.1
Quick, snappy motion — better for day sails and racing than long passages.
Capsize Screening
5.36
Above the 2.0 offshore threshold — best suited for coastal and protected waters.
Hull Speed
6.6kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
7lbs
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
2.1
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
5.36
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 Stiletto 27 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Catalina 27
Ericson 27
Coronado 27
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Stiletto 27.
| Stiletto 27 | Catalina 27 | Coronado 27 | Ericson 27 | Stiletto 27 Chmp Ed | Stiletto 27 Spec Ed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 26.8 | 26.9 | 26.7 | 26.8 | 26.8 | 26.8 |
| LWL | 24.0 | 23.0 | 22.0 | 20.5 | 24.0 | 24.0 |
| Beam | 13.8 | 9.2 | 8.5 | 9.0 | 13.8 | 13.8 |
| Displacement | 1 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Ballast | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| Sail Area | 336 | 323 | 302 | 323 | — | 336 |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | — | 207 | 231 | 207 | — | — |
| SA/Disp | — | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.7 | — | — |
| Bal/Disp | — | 39.4 | 40.8 | 43.9 | — | — |
| Comfort | 2.1 | 25.0 | 23.9 | 24.4 | 2.2 | 2.9 |
| Capsize | 5.36 | 1.86 | 1.85 | 1.92 | 5.21 | 4.76 |
| Hull Speed | 6.6 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.1 | 6.6 | 6.6 |