The Hunter Channel 323, a bilge-keeled fractional sloop, was designed by David Thomas and built in the UK by Hunter Boats.
Underwater Profile: Twin keels
Hull Material: GRP (Fibreglass)
Length Overall: 32'3" (9.9m)
Waterline Length: 27'3" (8.3m)
Beam: 10'3" (3.1m)
Draft: 4'3" (1.3m)
Rig Type: Fractional sloop
Displacement: 9,370lb (4,250kg)
Designer: David Thomas
Builder: Hunter Boats (UK)
Year First Built: 1991
Year Last Built: 2001
Number Built: 30
1. Sail Area/Displacement Ratio: 15.7
2. Ballast/Displacement Ratio: 45.0
3. Displacement/Length Ratio: 207
4. Comfort Ratio: 22.7
5. Capsize Screening Formula: 1.9
Read more about these Key Performance Indicators...
1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of just 15.7 suggests that the Hunter Channel 323 is a tad underpowered and will need a stiff breeze to get her going. In light conditions, unless you've got plenty of time on your hands, motor-sailing may be the way to go.
2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 45.0 means that the Hunter Channel 323 will stand up well to her canvas in a blow, helping her to power through the waves.
3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 207, tells us the Hunter Channel 323 is a moderate displacement cruiser, which means she'll carry all your cruising gear without it having a dramatic effect on her performance. Most of today's sailboats intended for offshore cruising fall into this displacement category.
4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 22.7 suggests that crew comfort of a Hunter Channel 323 in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a coastal cruiser with moderate stability, which is not encouraging news for anyone prone to seasickness.
5. The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) of 1.9 indicates that a Hunter Channel 323 would be a safer choice of sailboat for an ocean passage than one with a CSF of more than 2.0.
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