Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
7.3 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 29.5′, the Wasa 30 tops out around 7.3 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √29.5′ LWL = 7.3 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
56.2%
Race-oriented ballast ratio — very stiff and powerful.
Displacement / Length
92
Ultralight — responsive and fast, but carries less stores.
Hull Speed
7.3kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
5lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Wasa 30 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Dehler 37
Norlin 37
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Wasa 30.
| Wasa 30 | Contrast 36 | Dehler 37 | Norlin 37 | Peterson 36 | Sweden Yachts 36 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 36.1 | 36.1 | 36.1 | 36.2 | 36.1 | 36.1 |
| LWL | 29.5 | 30.5 | 28.2 | 29.5 | 31.5 | 29.5 |
| Beam | 7.2 | 10.8 | 11.6 | 12.0 | 10.5 | 12.0 |
| Displacement | 5 | 10 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
| Ballast | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| Sail Area | — | — | 586 | — | — | — |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | — | — | 102 | 113 | — | — |
| SA/Disp | — | — | 18.7 | — | — | — |
| Bal/Disp | 56.2 | 44.9 | 54.7 | 48.1 | 37.5 | 41.6 |
| Comfort | — | 22.1 | 21.9 | — | — | — |
| Capsize | — | 1.95 | 2.07 | — | — | — |
| Hull Speed | — | 7.4 | 7.1 | — | — | — |