Sailboat CE rating system

[Michael Morris]

It appears that Hunter sailboats are CE rated for weather/wind conditions. Has anyone found a close representation between their boat's rating and what the boat withstood?I find a fictious relationship betwwen my 212 and the C rating. The boat would be swamped with 2 meter waves and force 6 winds. The 6 foot waves would fill the cabin, and the boat would flip over in those winds. Any offshore experienced sailors out there with A or B Hunter CE rated boats?

 

[Ed Schenck]

This might help.

I have spent a little time trying to understand these formulas. Mostly I read about CR or "Capsize Ratio". But if you like this sort of thing then check out the link below and see "Technical Articles".

 

[Tom Wootton]

Assumptions

I would think that these ratings presume prudent precautions (closing up the companionway, reefing down, jackline and harness) would be taken in the conditions rated for. I have not sailed my H26 in those conditions, nor would I choose to, but it seems to me the open transom cockpit (similar to the 212)is fairly well suited to a wave over the side. It probably drains pretty quickly, more so than boats with enclosed cockpits. I've talked to someone who weathered similar conditions in a 26 on the hook (storm anchor, 30' of chain, 200' of 1/2" nylon rode) and bare poles. He had no fun, but the boat came through none the worse for it (not sure I can say the same for the skipper!) I gues it's kind of like the speedometer in the car; you CAN do 120 mph, but it's not recommended.