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 18.1′, the Westwind 24 Paceship tops out around 5.7 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √18.1′ 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
51.2%
Race-oriented ballast ratio — very stiff and powerful.
Displacement / Length
350
Moderate-heavy — carries provisions well, deliberate in light air.
Hull Speed
5.7kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
3lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Westwind 24 Paceship sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Ranger 24
Shark 24
Islander 24
Columbia 24 Contender
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Westwind 24 Paceship.
| Westwind 24 Paceship | Cal 2 24 | Columbia 24 Contender | Islander 24 | Ranger 24 | Shark 24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 23.9 | 24.0 | 24.0 | 24.0 | 23.9 | 24.0 |
| LWL | 18.1 | 19.2 | 18.3 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 |
| Beam | 8.0 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 8.3 | 6.8 |
| Displacement | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Ballast | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 675 |
| Sail Area | — | 271 | 288 | 294 | — | — |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | — | — | 258 | 237 | 228 | 236 |
| SA/Disp | — | 18.2 | 19.7 | 21.3 | — | — |
| Bal/Disp | 51.2 | 37.8 | 44.4 | 51.5 | 44.4 | 30.7 |
| Comfort | — | 18.1 | 18.0 | 15.5 | — | — |
| Capsize | — | 2.01 | 2.05 | 2.11 | — | — |
| Hull Speed | — | 5.9 | 5.7 | 6.0 | — | — |