The Voyage 510 is aggressively canvassed for its weight.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
9.6 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 51.5′, the Voyage 510 tops out around 9.6 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √51.5′ LWL = 9.6 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
SA / Displacement
22.1
Performance-oriented — carries a lot of canvas for its weight.
Hull Speed
9.6kts
Estimated Speed by Wind
Rough boat speed estimates at different true wind speeds and points of sail — derived from hull speed, SA/D, and displacement, not measured polars.
| Point of Sail | 6 kts TWS | 10 kts TWS | 15 kts TWS | 20 kts TWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Close-hauled40–50° | 4.4 | 5.5 | 6.2 | 6.5 |
| Close Reach60° | 5.3 | 6.7 | 7.5 | 7.8 |
| Beam Reach90° | 6.5 | 8.2 | 9.2 | 9.6 |
| Broad Reach120–135° | 6.0 | 7.6 | 8.5 | 8.8 |
| Run150–180° | 4.8 | 6.1 | 6.8 | 7.1 |
These are simplified estimates based on hull speed (9.6 kts),
SA/D (22.1), and empirical efficiency curves — not instrument-measured
polars. Real-world speed varies with sea state, bottom condition, sail trim, and current.
Speeds in gold approach hull speed;
bold gold means near or at hull speed.
Wind Range & Comfort Envelope
Estimated wind ranges for comfortable sailing on the Voyage 510 — based on sail area, ballast, and displacement characteristics.
Ghosting
0–5 kts
Light air, motor-sailing likely. Need patience and a light genoa.
Sweet Spot
5–16 kts
Comfortable under full sail. Best speed-to-comfort ratio.
Time to Reef
16–24 kts
Time to shorten sail. Reef the main, swap to a working jib.
Heavy Weather
24+ kts
Storm conditions. Storm jib or bare poles. Seek shelter if coastal.
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Voyage 510.
| Voyage 510 | Balance 526 | Bali 5 2 | Island Spirit 525 | Lagoon 52 | Outremer 52 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 51.8 | 52.5 | 52.2 | 51.7 | 52.0 | 51.6 |
| LWL | 51.5 | 51.2 | 50.5 | 51.7 | — | 51.5 |
| Beam | 26.9 | 27.2 | 26.8 | 26.9 | 28.7 | 25.9 |
| Displacement | 42 | 26 | 42 | 36 | 57 | 27 |
| Sail Area | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Performance | ||||||
| SA/Disp | 22.1 | 30.3 | 20.9 | 27.9 | 18.1 | — |
| Comfort | — | 9.8 | — | — | 21.7 | 10.8 |
| Capsize | — | 3.63 | — | — | 2.98 | 3.44 |
| Hull Speed | — | 9.6 | — | — | 8.9 | 9.6 |