The Moorings 372 is moderately powered for comfortable coastal cruising, with acceptable motion comfort for coastal passages.
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 34.1′, the Moorings 372 tops out around 7.8 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √34.1′ LWL = 7.8 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
17.2
Moderate sail power — a capable coastal cruiser, not overpowered.
Ballast / Displacement
30.4%
Typical cruising ballast — balanced stability and motion underway.
Displacement / Length
158
Moderate — a good balance of speed and load-carrying ability.
Comfort Ratio
20.6
Acceptable coastal comfort — fine for weekends, notice the chop offshore.
Capsize Screening
2.13
Above the 2.0 offshore threshold — best suited for coastal and protected waters.
Pounds/Inch Immersion
1lbs
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
20.6
Acceptable coastal comfort — fine for weekends, notice the chop offshore.
Under 20 — Snappy, racing motion
20–30 — Acceptable coastal
30–40 — Good offshore comfort
Over 40 — Very comfortable offshore
Capsize Screening Formula
2.13
Above the 2.0 offshore threshold — best suited for coastal and protected waters.
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° |
3.1 |
4.0 |
4.4 |
4.6 |
| Close Reach60° |
3.8 |
4.8 |
5.3 |
5.6 |
| Beam Reach90° |
4.6 |
5.9 |
6.6 |
7.1 |
| Broad Reach120–135° |
4.3 |
5.4 |
6.1 |
6.6 |
| Run150–180° |
3.4 |
4.3 |
4.8 |
5.1 |
These are simplified estimates based on hull speed (7.8 kts),
SA/D (17.2), 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 Moorings 372 — 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 Moorings 372.
|
Moorings 372 |
Beneteau 37 |
Cc 115 |
Contest 37 |
Cr 380 Ds |
Opium 39 |
| Dimensions |
| LOA |
37.7 |
37.7 |
37.8 |
37.7 |
37.7 |
37.6 |
| LWL |
34.1 |
34.1 |
33.0 |
31.1 |
32.0 |
36.2 |
| Beam |
12.8 |
12.8 |
11.9 |
12.0 |
11.9 |
13.7 |
| Displacement |
14 |
14 |
11 |
21 |
16 |
12 |
| Ballast |
4 |
4 |
4 |
6 |
6 |
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| Sail Area |
621 |
620 |
781 |
840 |
839 |
— |
| Performance |
| SA/Disp |
17.2 |
17.1 |
24.2 |
17.7 |
20.4 |
— |
| Bal/Disp |
30.4 |
30.4 |
35.6 |
30.4 |
40.3 |
— |
| Comfort |
20.6 |
20.6 |
19.5 |
36.0 |
28.7 |
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| Capsize |
2.13 |
2.13 |
2.10 |
1.74 |
1.86 |
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| Hull Speed |
7.8 |
7.8 |
7.7 |
7.5 |
7.6 |
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