Wind speed to reach hull speed

Jul 20, 2005
2,422
Whitby 55 Kemah, Tx
Just curious: At what apparent wind speed would you say it takes at 80 awa to reach hull speed on your boat.

I'll go first:
1996 Hunter 376 - about 13/14 knots apparent.
 

jssailem

SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
Oct 22, 2014
24,539
CAL 35 Cruiser #21 moored EVERETT WA
Not sure. Hull speed is about 6.5 boat is 17,000 lbs. Guessing at least 13 with full sails.
 
Nov 8, 2010
11,386
Beneteau First 36.7 & 260 Minneapolis MN & Bayfield WI
On the First 260 (24.5 LOA 24.2 LWL) we cross 6.61 knots at 10 knots true breeze. As the breeze builds and goes aft, we're good for anther 5 knots boat speed before the fun stops.