Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
6.1 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 20.6′, the Santana 2023A tops out around 6.1 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √20.6′ LWL = 6.1 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
45.1%
Race-oriented ballast ratio — very stiff and powerful.
Displacement / Length
147
Ultralight — responsive and fast, but carries less stores.
Hull Speed
6.1kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
4lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Santana 2023A sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Hunter 23
Precision 23
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Santana 2023A.
| Santana 2023A | Hunter 23 | Hunter 235 | Precision 23 | Santana 2023C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||||
| LOA | 23.3 | 23.3 | 23.5 | 23.4 | 23.3 |
| LWL | 20.6 | 20.3 | 20.5 | 20.0 | 20.6 |
| Beam | 8.5 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Displacement | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Ballast | 1 | 1 | 1 | 850 | 1 |
| Sail Area | — | 238 | 250 | 248 | 222 |
| Performance | |||||
| PHRF | — | 243 | — | 243 | — |
| SA/Disp | — | 16.2 | 16.4 | 21.9 | 17.6 |
| Bal/Disp | 45.1 | 37.5 | 39.5 | — | 45.1 |
| Comfort | — | 11.5 | 12.5 | 10.4 | 12.0 |
| Capsize | — | 2.38 | 2.31 | 2.53 | 2.39 |
| Hull Speed | — | 5.9 | 6.2 | 6.0 | 6.1 |