Displacement yachts move through the water rather than riding on top of it, which gives them excellent range, good fuel efficiency and a calm, steady feel underway. They often deliver surprising interior volume for their size and are built around comfortable, unhurried cruising.
The trade-off is top speed, which is lower than on planing hulls. This class is best for owners who value quiet operation, long-distance comfort and a relaxed cruising pace more than outright speed.