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Hull speed

PostPosted: Sat Jan 24, 2009 8:50 am
by admin
From: shaun_--_ (Original Message) Sent: 11/01/2009 20:32
Hi All,

It seems from the preliminary polar diagrams that a 'Beam Reach to Broad Reach' are the fastest points of sailing.
So in a case of say 20kts of wind on a Broad Reach, would it be wise to take a reef in the main & put up a #2 jib(assuming no jib furler), or simply have everything up including the galleys tea towel? (say sea & swell are moderate, & no storms are expected)

Same question again as above, but on a Beam Reach?

Thanks for your time,
cheers
shaun



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From: Karl010203 Sent: 11/01/2009 23:50
All fine until maximum hull speed is reached and then no benefit...



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From: nswsailor Sent: 12/01/2009 01:55
Wkich I think in previous post was 6.03 knots.

Anybody better over a distance?

Phillip
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