[Rhodes22-list] Hull Speed

[Bob Weber]

Slim,  The theoretical hull speed is 1.3 * square root of length on the 
water.  Around 6 knots for the R-22.  Others have claimed greater speeds 
however.  I don't have a knot meter and have not had Ideal sailing weather 
in my short experience with the R-22.  With following seas the boat will 
surf and reach greater speeds.  A broad reach will be your fastest point of 
sail.  I would guess that 12 to 15 kn of wind would be Ideal with you sail 
configuration.  Good luck busting the hull speed barrier.  The boat handles 
like a dingy at low speeds I would not be suprised for it to plane out like 
one either.  Bob Weber



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