Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
6.4 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 23.0′, the Peterson 30 12 Ton tops out around 6.4 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √23.0′ LWL = 6.4 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
Displacement / Length
286
Moderate-heavy — carries provisions well, deliberate in light air.
Hull Speed
6.4kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
5lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Peterson 30 12 Ton sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Capri 30 Catalina
J/30
Cs 30
Irwin 30 Citation
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Peterson 30 12 Ton.
| Peterson 30 12 Ton | Capri 30 Catalina | Cs 30 | Irwin 30 Citation | J/30 | Newport 30 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 30.0 | 30.0 | 30.0 | 30.0 | 30.0 | 30.0 |
| LWL | 23.0 | 25.0 | 25.4 | 26.9 | 25.0 | 26.5 |
| Beam | 10.2 | 10.8 | 10.3 | 10.0 | 10.8 | 10.7 |
| Displacement | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 8 |
| Ballast | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Sail Area | — | 387 | 462 | 495 | 436 | — |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | — | 111 | 150 | 177 | 144 | — |
| SA/Disp | — | 15.5 | 18.5 | 16.7 | 20.8 | — |
| Bal/Disp | — | 37.5 | 43.0 | 41.4 | 39.3 | 30.6 |
| Comfort | — | 12.0 | 20.8 | 26.9 | 23.6 | — |
| Capsize | — | 2.62 | 2.05 | 1.84 | 1.73 | — |
| Hull Speed | — | 6.6 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 7.6 | — |