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> ratings		   MORF uses the PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) handicap system. Placement in a race is based on the corrected time. Download the MORF manual to learn more.

PHRF is a locally administered handicapping system that uses the perceived speed potential of a yacht as the basis for the handicap. An initial handicap is assigned based on comparisons with similar yachts. The handicap may then be adjusted based on the performance of the class of the yacht. In most fleets there is no credit for lack of sailing skill or boat preparation. The handicap is based on the yacht being sailed by a top notch crew with the best equipment. The PHRF system handicaps yachts, not sailors. from ussailing.org

Following is a list of the MORF fleet organization.
division MORF-PHRF rating section flag
spinnaker < infinity – 66 3
67 – 91 4
92 – 112 5
113 – 139 6
140 – infinity > 7
JAM < infinity – 139 9
140 – infinity > 10
multihull all multihulls 11  


Following are a list of boats and their MORF-PHRF ratings (lower rating equals faster boat, on paper).
rating boat
-42 Chris White 44 (trimaran)
-18 Corsair F-31 (trimaran)
3 Farr 40 OD (PHRF - New England)
9 Farr 36 (PHRF - Key West)
15 Corsair F-28 (trimaran)
33 Beneteau 44.7 (PHRF - New England)
42 Melges 30 (PHRF - New England)
45 Mumm 36 (PHRF - Key West)
45 Henderson 30 (PHRF - Key West)
51 Sydney 36 (PHRF - Key West)
54 Mumm 30 (PHRF - New England)
54 Beneteau First 40.7
54 Flying Tiger 10 (PHRF - Key West)
72 Esse 850 (PHRF - Key West)
72 Chance 44
72 Thomas 35
72 Columbia 30
72 Beneteau First 10R
81 J/105
84 J/33
85 Beneteau 36.7
90 Melges 24
96 J/92s (PHRF - Key West)
102 Hunter 37.5
108 Frers 33
108 Olson 34
111 J/92
117 C&C 38-2
120 Sabre 36
123 Beneteau First 33.7
129 Laser 28 ODR
129 Tartan 10
132 Frers 30
132 S2 9.1
135 Etap 32
135 J/30
138 Peterson 34
144 C&C 34
147 X-95
159 Catalina 320
159 Ericson 35
165 S2 7.9 OB
168 Catalina 30
171 J/24
171 Tanzer 29
174 C&C 29 mod
174 Beneteau 33.7
177 Pearson 30
180 Santana 30
198 Beneteau 23.5
201 O'Day 28
222 Columbia 8.7
228 Columbia 26 MK2
258 Pace Ship Eastwind 25
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