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 27.5′, the Morgan 30 2 tops out around 7.0 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √27.5′ 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.
Ballast / Displacement
50.0%
Race-oriented ballast ratio — very stiff and powerful.
Displacement / Length
215
Moderate — a good balance of speed and load-carrying ability.
Hull Speed
7.0kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
7lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Morgan 30 2 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Dufour 29
Lancer 30 2
Hughes 29
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Morgan 30 2.
| Morgan 30 2 | Dufour 29 | First 30 Beneteau Mauric | Hughes 29 | Lancer 30 2 | Us 29 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 29.4 | 29.3 | 29.4 | 29.3 | 29.5 | 29.5 |
| LWL | 27.5 | 25.1 | 25.4 | 23.0 | 22.5 | 22.4 |
| Beam | 11.3 | 9.7 | 9.4 | 8.2 | 9.8 | 10.3 |
| Displacement | 10 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Ballast | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Sail Area | — | 364 | 382 | 349 | 360 | 395 |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | — | 171 | — | 212 | 192 | — |
| SA/Disp | — | 15.6 | 15.9 | 16.1 | 15.8 | 17.3 |
| Bal/Disp | 50.0 | 36.5 | 49.3 | 46.2 | 42.9 | — |
| Comfort | — | 20.7 | 22.4 | 24.6 | 21.0 | 19.9 |
| Capsize | — | 2.00 | 1.91 | 1.75 | 2.06 | 2.15 |
| Hull Speed | — | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 |