Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
7.6 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 32.0′, the Valiant 39 tops out around 7.6 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √32.0′ LWL = 7.6 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
Ballast / Displacement
37.8%
Typical cruising ballast — balanced stability and motion underway.
Displacement / Length
252
Moderate-heavy — carries provisions well, deliberate in light air.
Hull Speed
7.6kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
8lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Valiant 39 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Cs 40
Pearson 39 2
Passport 40
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Valiant 39.
| Valiant 39 | Cs 40 | J39 | Oceanis 393 Beneteau | Passport 40 | Pearson 39 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 39.3 | 39.3 | 39.4 | 39.4 | 39.4 | 39.3 |
| LWL | 32.0 | 32.7 | 32.5 | 33.1 | 33.4 | 31.3 |
| Beam | 11.5 | 12.7 | 12.4 | 13.1 | 12.7 | 12.4 |
| Displacement | 18 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 22 | 16 |
| Ballast | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| Sail Area | — | — | 799 | 720 | 762 | — |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | — | 93 | — | — | 141 | 132 |
| SA/Disp | — | — | 23.3 | 17.3 | 15.2 | — |
| Bal/Disp | 37.8 | 44.1 | — | 35.3 | 37.3 | 40.5 |
| Comfort | — | — | 20.1 | — | 34.0 | — |
| Capsize | — | — | 2.12 | — | 1.79 | — |
| Hull Speed | — | — | 7.6 | — | 7.8 | — |