Chance 32/28 vs Paceship PY 26
How do the Chance 32/28 and Paceship PY 26 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 PY 26 | Chance 32/28 | Paceship PY 26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 32.1 ft9.78 m | 26.3 ft8.03 m |
| Waterline length | 27.8 ft8.46 m | 22.5 ft6.86 m |
| Beam | 10.0 ft3.05 m | 9.5 ft2.90 m |
| Draft | 5.8 ft1.75 m | 4.5 ft1.37 m |
| Displacement | 12,025 lb5,454 kg | 6,000 lb2,722 kg |
| Ballast | 4,680 lb2,123 kg | 2,200 lb998 kg |
| Sail area | 459 ft²42.6 m² | 339 ft²31.5 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 13.99 | 16.43 |
| Displacement / Length | 251 | 235 |
| Comfort ratio | 29.8 | 19.5 |
| Capsize screening | 1.75 | 2.09 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 7.1 | 6.4 |
Chance 32/28 vs Paceship PY 26: the short version
- The Chance 32/28 is the larger boat at 32.1 ft9.78 m LOA versus 26.3 ft8.03 m for the Paceship PY 26.
- The Chance 32/28 is heavier, displacing about 100% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Paceship PY 26 carries the more powerful rig (16.4 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 2.09).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.