The X 99 is and respectable in club racing.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
7.0 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 27.7′, the X 99 tops out around 7.0 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √27.7′ LWL = 7.0 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
PHRF Rating
111s/nm
Cruiser/racer — competitive in club racing, comfortable cruising.
Ballast / Displacement
45.7%
Race-oriented ballast ratio — very stiff and powerful.
Displacement / Length
132
Ultralight — responsive and fast, but carries less stores.
Hull Speed
7.0kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
6lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the X 99 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
X 99
Cruiser/racer — competitive in club racing, comfortable cruising.
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the X 99.
| X 99 | Cc 33 2 | J/99 | J32 | Salona 34 | X 34 Ton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 32.7 | 32.6 | 32.6 | 32.6 | 32.8 | 32.8 |
| LWL | 27.7 | 26.2 | 28.0 | 28.8 | 30.1 | 25.6 |
| Beam | 9.7 | 10.5 | 10.8 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.1 |
| Displacement | 6 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 7 |
| Ballast | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — |
| Sail Area | — | 511 | 531 | 518 | 748 | 543 |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | 111 | — | — | — | — | — |
| SA/Disp | — | 18.4 | 21.2 | 17.9 | 24.6 | 22.8 |
| Bal/Disp | 45.7 | 42.1 | 41.7 | 38.4 | — | — |
| Comfort | — | 22.7 | 24.2 | 21.2 | 22.2 | 16.9 |
| Capsize | — | 1.99 | 1.70 | 2.05 | 1.99 | 2.27 |
| Hull Speed | — | 6.9 | 8.0 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 6.8 |