The Solaris 43 is with a steady, comfortable ride offshore.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
7.9 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 34.5′, the Solaris 43 tops out around 7.9 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √34.5′ LWL = 7.9 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
Displacement / Length
265
Moderate-heavy — carries provisions well, deliberate in light air.
Comfort Ratio
30.9
Good offshore comfort — steady enough for multi-day passages.
Capsize Screening
1.91
Below the 2.0 offshore threshold — acceptable for ocean passages.
Hull Speed
7.9kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
1lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
Motion & Offshore Suitability
Two ratios that matter most when you're planning passages — how the boat feels in a seaway, and whether the hull geometry is suitable for open ocean.
Comfort Ratio
30.9
Good offshore comfort — steady enough for multi-day passages.
Under 20 — Snappy, racing motion
20–30 — Acceptable coastal
30–40 — Good offshore comfort
Over 40 — Very comfortable offshore
Capsize Screening Formula
1.91
Below the 2.0 offshore threshold — acceptable for ocean passages.
Under 2.0 — Acceptable for offshore
Over 2.0 — Coastal / protected waters
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Solaris 43 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
J/42
Swan 43 Ss
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Solaris 43.
| Solaris 43 | Catalina 425 | Contest 43 | First 42S7 Beneteau | J/42 | Swan 43 Ss | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 42.7 | 42.5 | 42.7 | 42.5 | 42.5 | 42.8 |
| LWL | 34.5 | 37.0 | 36.3 | 35.8 | 36.0 | 31.0 |
| Beam | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.1 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 11.7 |
| Displacement | 24 | 21 | 26 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
| Ballast | — | 8 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| Sail Area | — | 870 | 880 | 771 | 840 | 825 |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | — | — | — | — | 78 | 102 |
| SA/Disp | — | 18.3 | 16.1 | 17.9 | 17.0 | 18.1 |
| Bal/Disp | — | 40.0 | 40.0 | 34.5 | 42.1 | — |
| Comfort | 30.9 | 25.4 | 34.2 | 23.3 | 34.1 | 33.7 |
| Capsize | 1.91 | 2.00 | 1.78 | 2.06 | 1.59 | 1.73 |
| Hull Speed | 7.9 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 8.0 | 9.8 | 7.5 |