The Windship 80 is moderately powered for comfortable coastal cruising, with a gentle bluewater motion.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 67.0′, the Windship 80 tops out around 11.0 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √67.0′ LWL = 11.0 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
SA / Displacement
16.8
Moderate sail power — a capable coastal cruiser, not overpowered.
Comfort Ratio
51.1
Very comfortable in a seaway — a genuine bluewater motion.
Capsize Screening
1.54
Below the 2.0 offshore threshold — acceptable for ocean passages.
Pounds/Inch Immersion
4lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
Motion & Offshore Suitability
Two ratios that matter most when you're planning passages — how the boat feels in a seaway, and whether the hull geometry is suitable for open ocean.
Comfort Ratio
51.1
Very comfortable in a seaway — a genuine bluewater motion.
Under 20 — Snappy, racing motion
20–30 — Acceptable coastal
30–40 — Good offshore comfort
Over 40 — Very comfortable offshore
Capsize Screening Formula
1.54
Below the 2.0 offshore threshold — acceptable for ocean passages.
Under 2.0 — Acceptable for offshore
Over 2.0 — Coastal / protected waters
Estimated Speed by Wind
Rough boat speed estimates at different true wind speeds and points of sail — derived from hull speed, SA/D, and displacement, not measured polars.
| Point of Sail |
6 kts TWS |
10 kts TWS |
15 kts TWS |
20 kts TWS |
| Close-hauled40–50° |
4.3 |
5.5 |
6.1 |
6.4 |
| Close Reach60° |
5.3 |
6.6 |
7.4 |
7.7 |
| Beam Reach90° |
6.4 |
8.1 |
9.1 |
9.5 |
| Broad Reach120–135° |
6.0 |
7.5 |
8.4 |
8.8 |
| Run150–180° |
4.8 |
6.0 |
6.7 |
7.0 |
These are simplified estimates based on hull speed (11.0 kts),
SA/D (16.8), and empirical efficiency curves — not instrument-measured
polars. Real-world speed varies with sea state, bottom condition, sail trim, and current.
Speeds in gold approach hull speed;
bold gold means near or at hull speed.
Wind Range & Comfort Envelope
Estimated wind ranges for comfortable sailing on the Windship 80 — based on sail area, ballast, and displacement characteristics.
Ghost
Sweet Spot
Reef
Heavy
0–7 kts
7–20 kts
20–28 kts
28+ kts
Ghosting
0–7 kts
Light air, motor-sailing likely. Need patience and a light genoa.
Sweet Spot
7–20 kts
Comfortable under full sail. Best speed-to-comfort ratio.
Time to Reef
20–28 kts
Time to shorten sail. Reef the main, swap to a working jib.
Heavy Weather
28+ kts
Storm conditions. Storm jib or bare poles. Seek shelter if coastal.
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Windship 80.
|
Windship 80 |
Baltic 73 |
Dynamique 80 |
Ocean 75 |
Oyster 745 |
Swan 77 |
| Dimensions |
| LOA |
79.0 |
73.2 |
80.0 |
75.0 |
74.6 |
78.8 |
| LWL |
67.0 |
60.7 |
63.0 |
60.0 |
65.7 |
60.3 |
| Beam |
18.7 |
18.0 |
18.3 |
17.3 |
19.4 |
19.7 |
| Displacement |
115 |
77 |
76 |
85 |
118 |
112 |
| Ballast |
27 |
29 |
— |
— |
— |
39 |
| Sail Area |
2 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
3 |
— |
| Performance |
| SA/Disp |
16.8 |
22.0 |
34.9 |
21.9 |
19.9 |
— |
| Bal/Disp |
— |
38.6 |
— |
— |
— |
35.3 |
| Comfort |
51.1 |
39.3 |
36.1 |
46.1 |
51.9 |
— |
| Capsize |
1.54 |
1.70 |
1.73 |
1.58 |
1.58 |
— |
| Hull Speed |
11.0 |
10.4 |
10.6 |
10.4 |
10.9 |
— |