Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
6.9 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 26.7′, the X 342 tops out around 6.9 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √26.7′ LWL = 6.9 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
46.7%
Race-oriented ballast ratio — very stiff and powerful.
Displacement / Length
217
Moderate — a good balance of speed and load-carrying ability.
Hull Speed
6.9kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
6lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the X 342 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
X 342 Mh
Cs 34
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the X 342.
| X 342 | Bavaria 320 | Cs 34 | Dehler 34 2 | J33 | X 342 Mh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 33.5 | 33.4 | 33.5 | 33.5 | 33.5 | 33.5 |
| LWL | 26.7 | 27.8 | 27.7 | 30.5 | 28.0 | 26.7 |
| Beam | 10.8 | 10.5 | 11.3 | 10.5 | 11.0 | 10.8 |
| Displacement | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
| Ballast | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Sail Area | — | 416 | — | 609 | 561 | 505 |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | — | — | 132 | — | — | 117 |
| SA/Disp | — | 16.5 | — | 21.2 | 22.3 | 18.5 |
| Bal/Disp | 46.7 | 37.8 | — | 37.8 | — | — |
| Comfort | — | 18.7 | — | 21.3 | 17.3 | 20.9 |
| Capsize | — | 2.09 | — | 1.96 | 2.19 | 2.06 |
| Hull Speed | — | 7.1 | — | 7.4 | 7.1 | 6.9 |