Northwind 29 vs Paceship PY 26
How do the Northwind 29 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.
Northwind 29 
Paceship PY 26 | Northwind 29 | Paceship PY 26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 28.8 ft8.78 m | 26.3 ft8.03 m |
| Waterline length | 22.0 ft6.71 m | 22.5 ft6.86 m |
| Beam | 9.2 ft2.79 m | 9.5 ft2.90 m |
| Draft | 6.8 ft2.06 m | 4.5 ft1.37 m |
| Displacement | 6,600 lb2,994 kg | 6,000 lb2,722 kg |
| Ballast | 3,180 lb1,442 kg | 2,200 lb998 kg |
| Sail area | 374 ft²34.7 m² | 339 ft²31.5 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 17.01 | 16.43 |
| Displacement / Length | 277 | 235 |
| Comfort ratio | 22.2 | 19.5 |
| Capsize screening | 1.95 | 2.09 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 6.3 | 6.4 |
Northwind 29 vs Paceship PY 26: the short version
- The Northwind 29 is the larger boat at 28.8 ft8.78 m LOA versus 26.3 ft8.03 m for the Paceship PY 26.
- The Northwind 29 is heavier, displacing about 10% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Northwind 29 carries the more powerful rig (17.0 vs 16.4), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Northwind 29 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Northwind 29 rates better for offshore work (1.95 vs 2.09).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.