Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
6.5 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 23.7′, the Trapper 950 tops out around 6.5 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √23.7′ LWL = 6.5 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
Displacement / Length
201
Moderate — a good balance of speed and load-carrying ability.
Hull Speed
6.5kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
5lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Trapper 950 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Maxi 95
Jouet 950
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Trapper 950.
| Trapper 950 | Dominant 95 | Jouet 950 | Maxi 95 | Mistral 31 | Spirit 32 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 31.1 | 31.2 | 31.2 | 31.2 | 31.1 | 31.1 |
| LWL | 23.7 | 26.3 | 26.0 | 25.6 | 23.7 | — |
| Beam | 10.2 | 9.2 | 11.0 | 10.5 | 10.2 | 10.4 |
| Displacement | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 9 |
| Ballast | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | 3 |
| Sail Area | — | — | 436 | 402 | 430 | — |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | — | — | 176 | 174 | — | — |
| SA/Disp | — | — | 17.6 | 14.4 | 20.9 | — |
| Bal/Disp | — | 44.8 | — | — | — | 42.9 |
| Comfort | — | — | 18.3 | 23.5 | 16.2 | 22.5 |
| Capsize | — | — | 2.21 | 1.99 | 2.25 | — |
| Hull Speed | — | — | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.5 | 6.9 |