Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
8.2 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 37.1′, the Nordship 430 Ds tops out around 8.2 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √37.1′ LWL = 8.2 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
33.4%
Typical cruising ballast — balanced stability and motion underway.
Displacement / Length
272
Moderate-heavy — carries provisions well, deliberate in light air.
Hull Speed
8.2kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
11lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Nordship 430 Ds sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Hanse 430
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Nordship 430 Ds.
| Nordship 430 Ds | Hanse 430 | Nordship 450 Ds | Sweden Yachts 42 | Varianta 44 | X43 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 43.5 | 43.6 | 43.5 | 43.5 | 43.7 | 43.4 |
| LWL | 37.1 | 39.4 | 37.1 | 36.8 | 39.4 | 37.2 |
| Beam | 13.5 | 13.7 | 13.5 | 12.8 | 13.7 | 13.1 |
| Displacement | 31 | 24 | 31 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
| Ballast | 10 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
| Sail Area | — | 1 | 956 | 919 | 1 | — |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | — | 71 | — | — | — | — |
| SA/Disp | — | 19.7 | 15.6 | 18.8 | 23.4 | — |
| Bal/Disp | 33.4 | 29.4 | 30.9 | 40.3 | 32.7 | 39.4 |
| Comfort | — | 28.0 | 38.6 | 29.4 | 25.3 | 26.7 |
| Capsize | — | 1.90 | 1.72 | 1.83 | 1.96 | 1.91 |
| Hull Speed | — | 8.4 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 8.4 | 8.2 |