Hey All, I’m really hoping this isn’t one of those newb questions like “what’s the best boat” (really don’t want to be “that guy” hahaha) but I’m having trouble understanding HULL SPEED and whether or not it should even be a consideration in my new purchase. I’m certainly not looking for a race boat or anything like that, but if planning a few hundred mile trip up the coast for destination sailing, hull speed of said vessel may sway me one way or another if it does affect the trip speed.
I began looking at the Macgregor / Venture 21 and have since expanded my search a little bit with the numerous findings that are out there in the sub-26’ range that have a swing keel or CB, such as the Sandpiper 565 I found with a hull speed of about 5 knots. (though I know it is a bit smaller with noticeably less LWL) Is there even much noticeable difference from model to model in this pocket-cruiser / cabin-sailboat range of boats?
Any recommendations or a link that might help me out here would be greatly appreciated. Thank You Much, have a pleasant day.
-bones-
I began looking at the Macgregor / Venture 21 and have since expanded my search a little bit with the numerous findings that are out there in the sub-26’ range that have a swing keel or CB, such as the Sandpiper 565 I found with a hull speed of about 5 knots. (though I know it is a bit smaller with noticeably less LWL) Is there even much noticeable difference from model to model in this pocket-cruiser / cabin-sailboat range of boats?
Any recommendations or a link that might help me out here would be greatly appreciated. Thank You Much, have a pleasant day.
-bones-