I have been looking at the IP 350 2001 and have noticed that it has been given a "Comfort Ratio" of 29.21,
Comfort Ratio:
This is a ratio created by Ted Brewer as a measure of motion comfort. It provides a reasonable comparison between yachts of similar size and type. It is based on the fact that the faster the motion the more upsetting it is to the average person. Consider, though, that the typical summertime coastal cruiser will rarely encounter the wind and seas that an ocean going yacht will meet.
Numbers below 20 indicate a lightweight racing boat;
20 to 30 indicates a coastal cruiser;
30 to 40 indicates a moderate bluewater cruising boat;
40 to 50 indicates a heavy bluewater boat;
over 50 indicates an extremely heavy bluewater boat.
Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam^1.33), where displacement is expressed in pounds, and length is expressed in feet.
By definition, the boat could be considered a strong coastal boat or mild bluewater boat? I owned a 1969 30' Pearson Coaster (full keel) that has the same comfort ratio and my impression was that the boat had a very pleasing motion. This rating is only representing the motion of the boat and the fatigue it might put on it's crew. Any thought on the motion, handling and sea keeping manners of the IP 350. Thanks
Scott
