Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
5.4 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 16.4′, the Pampero Amel tops out around 5.4 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √16.4′ LWL = 5.4 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
39.6%
Stiff enough to carry a big genoa comfortably into moderate breeze.
Displacement / Length
129
Ultralight — responsive and fast, but carries less stores.
Hull Speed
5.4kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
2lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Pampero Amel.
| Pampero Amel | Alacrity 19 | Com-Pac 19 | Edel Grand Large | Minette | Mirror Offshore Mk I | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 18.8 | 18.5 | 19.0 | 18.9 | 18.8 | 18.9 |
| LWL | 16.4 | 17.0 | 16.5 | 15.8 | 15.8 | 15.8 |
| Beam | 6.6 | 6.9 | 7.5 | 6.8 | 7.2 | 6.7 |
| Displacement | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Ballast | 507 | 480 | 750 | 485 | 551 | 380 |
| Sail Area | — | 158 | 165 | 177 | 134 | — |
| Performance | ||||||
| SA/Disp | — | 19.3 | 15.6 | 18.0 | 17.8 | — |
| Bal/Disp | 39.6 | 32.0 | 34.1 | 24.5 | — | 21.1 |
| Comfort | — | 10.1 | 13.4 | 14.2 | 8.9 | — |
| Capsize | — | 2.42 | 2.31 | 2.17 | 2.61 | — |
| Hull Speed | — | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | — |