[Public-List] hull speed

[Stephen Gwyn]

I've sailed at 8 knots for hours, but the conditions
have to be just right. A reach, with just the right
amount of wind, and the waves can't be too high.
The quarter wave moves slightly behind the stern and 
the boat kind of digs itself a hole in the water.
It's fantastic when it happens!

But the most I can do under power is 5.5. Maybe
a little bit more with a very clean hull and prop.

Stephen Gwyn
#495


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