The subject came up on the genoa/track question; does anyone know the designed hull speed for the 80's 26.5 Hunters? Thanks,Chaos
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1.34 X (22.45)1/2= 1.34 X 4.738= 6.349 kts Don't forget that these are theoretical numbers. For example, as a boat heels its LWL and wetted surface change. Also some boats plane more easily than others. All these and others are major factors in the ultimate speed of a hull.
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Thanks both for reply. I have not run into this equation in my readings as yet. Interesting, if my knot meter is half way accurate, I have had her a bit faster, 7 to 7.5. Thanks, Chaos
Thanks both for reply. I have not run into this equation in my readings as yet. Interesting, if my knot meter is half way accurate, I have had her a bit faster, 7 to 7.5. Thanks, Chaos
The formula..
below is theoretical for the "average" boat, whatever that is. The 1.34 constant may be raised up or down depending on a number of factors, like hull and keel design,displacement, etc. That, plus increasing your waterline when heeled, is the reason you have exceeded your theoretical hull speed.
below is theoretical for the "average" boat, whatever that is. The 1.34 constant may be raised up or down depending on a number of factors, like hull and keel design,displacement, etc. That, plus increasing your waterline when heeled, is the reason you have exceeded your theoretical hull speed.
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