Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
5.9 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 19.7′, the Sagitta 26 tops out around 5.9 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √19.7′ LWL = 5.9 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
48.5%
Race-oriented ballast ratio — very stiff and powerful.
Displacement / Length
278
Moderate-heavy — carries provisions well, deliberate in light air.
Hull Speed
5.9kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
3lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Sagitta 26 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Contessa 26
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Sagitta 26.
| Sagitta 26 | Aloa 25 | Cc 26 | Contessa 26 | Parker Dawson 26 | Victoire 26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 25.5 | 25.6 | 25.6 | 25.5 | 25.6 | 25.4 |
| LWL | 19.7 | 24.3 | 23.6 | 20.0 | 22.2 | 20.2 |
| Beam | 8.3 | 8.9 | 10.4 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 8.4 |
| Displacement | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Ballast | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Sail Area | — | 312 | 331 | 233 | 271 | — |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | — | — | — | 219 | — | — |
| SA/Disp | — | 20.7 | 17.3 | 12.2 | 13.6 | — |
| Bal/Disp | 48.5 | 35.2 | 37.8 | 42.6 | — | 34.0 |
| Comfort | — | 12.9 | 15.2 | 26.3 | 23.8 | 23.1 |
| Capsize | — | 2.28 | 2.38 | 1.71 | 1.79 | 1.90 |
| Hull Speed | — | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.0 | 6.3 | 6.0 |