PHRF Rating

[mrexj71860]

This has no doubt been addressed already.  What is the PHRF rating for the SunCat?  I have the Daysailer model.

[dusty]

ahoy rex. what's a pee aich are effe?

[crbakdesign]

Dusty,


Here's a simple explanation for PHRF rating:

What is PHRF ?

PHRF handicaps are BOAT PERFORMANCE HANDICAPS. They are based upon the SPEED POTENTIAL of CLASSES of yachts. They are supposed to be determined from the actual observed performance of yachts on the racecourse.

PHRF handicaps are not intended to be a Skipper or Crew handicapping system or to compensate for poor sailing ability or inadequate equipment. (as in golf handicaps).

PHRF ideally does not use formulae or measurements to arrive at handicaps but uses race results to relate classes of yachts to their speed potentials. Thus yachts cannot be obsolete by newer or faster designs and PHRF handicaps should be ideal for Club and interclub racing.

Knowing your boat's rating determines how successful you can sail against other type boats.

Kapitch?

[crbakdesign]

I found a reference to a Suncat that was rated at 320 in a race in Miami that Richard Crissler (CP-33 owner) reported on in 2002.  This is mentioned in an exchange on our yahoo companion group website.   

Don't know if this is completely accurate, but it is very close to the CP-16 rating.

Hope this helps!