Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
5.7 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 18.4′, the Sunbeam 22 tops out around 5.7 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √18.4′ LWL = 5.7 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
36.8%
Typical cruising ballast — balanced stability and motion underway.
Displacement / Length
151
Moderate — a good balance of speed and load-carrying ability.
Hull Speed
5.7kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
3lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Sunbeam 22 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Venture 22
South Coast 22
Alberg 22
Hurley 22
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Sunbeam 22.
| Sunbeam 22 | Alberg 22 | Hurley 22 | Sailmaster 22 | South Coast 22 | Venture 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 22.0 | 22.0 | 22.0 | 22.0 | 22.0 | 22.0 |
| LWL | 18.4 | 16.0 | 17.0 | 16.5 | 17.5 | 19.5 |
| Beam | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.4 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 7.3 |
| Displacement | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Ballast | 770 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 505 | 475 |
| Sail Area | — | 236 | 240 | — | 228 | 218 |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | — | 285 | 294 | — | 276 | 260 |
| SA/Disp | — | 17.4 | 15.3 | — | 24.7 | 25.6 |
| Bal/Disp | 36.8 | 48.1 | 57.5 | 38.4 | 28.1 | 29.7 |
| Comfort | — | 20.8 | 23.1 | — | 10.9 | 8.6 |
| Capsize | — | 1.90 | 1.87 | — | 2.33 | 2.51 |
| Hull Speed | — | 5.4 | 5.5 | — | 5.6 | 5.9 |