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 21.5′, the Triton Pearson tops out around 6.2 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √21.5′ 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
43.6%
Stiff enough to carry a big genoa comfortably into moderate breeze.
Displacement / Length
311
Moderate-heavy — carries provisions well, deliberate in light air.
Hull Speed
6.2kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
4lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Triton Pearson sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Tartan 28
Westsail 28
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Triton Pearson.
| Triton Pearson | Hallberg Rassy P 28 | Tartan 28 | Triton Pearson Yawl | Twister 28 Holman | Westsail 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 28.3 | 28.3 | 28.3 | 28.3 | 28.3 | 28.3 |
| LWL | 21.5 | 21.0 | 23.3 | 21.5 | 21.5 | 23.5 |
| Beam | 8.3 | 7.8 | 9.9 | 8.3 | 8.1 | 9.6 |
| Displacement | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 13 |
| Ballast | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Sail Area | — | 371 | 408 | 395 | 348 | — |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | — | — | 177 | — | — | 267 |
| SA/Disp | — | 16.5 | 17.2 | 17.4 | 12.1 | — |
| Bal/Disp | 43.6 | — | 43.0 | 43.6 | — | 31.1 |
| Comfort | — | 29.8 | 22.0 | 27.4 | 40.5 | — |
| Capsize | — | 1.64 | 2.03 | 1.73 | 1.50 | — |
| Hull Speed | — | 6.1 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 6.2 | — |