Chance 32/28 vs Paceship 23
How do the Chance 32/28 and Paceship 23 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Chance 32/28 
Paceship 23 | Chance 32/28 | Paceship 23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 32.1 ft9.78 m | 23.0 ft7.01 m |
| Waterline length | 27.8 ft8.46 m | 19.0 ft5.79 m |
| Beam | 10.0 ft3.05 m | 8.0 ft2.44 m |
| Draft | 5.8 ft1.75 m | 3.8 ft1.17 m |
| Displacement | 12,025 lb5,454 kg | 2,300 lb1,043 kg |
| Ballast | 4,680 lb2,123 kg | 900 lb408 kg |
| Sail area | 459 ft²42.6 m² | 225 ft²20.9 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 13.99 | 20.66 |
| Displacement / Length | 251 | 150 |
| Comfort ratio | 29.8 | 11.0 |
| Capsize screening | 1.75 | 2.42 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 7.1 | 5.8 |
Chance 32/28 vs Paceship 23: the short version
- The Chance 32/28 is the larger boat at 32.1 ft9.78 m LOA versus 23.0 ft7.01 m for the Paceship 23.
- The Chance 32/28 is heavier, displacing about 423% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Paceship 23 carries the more powerful rig (20.7 vs 14.0), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Chance 32/28 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Chance 32/28 rates better for offshore work (1.75 vs 2.42).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.