Paul Hegarty
Hi there,
Can anyone advise me about the typical speeds I should be achieving?
when sailing close hauled in a force 3 i am only getting around 4.5 to 5 knots.
at best i have 5.5 knots out of her in stronger winds.
should i expect more speed or is this typical?
thanks
Paul Hegarty
Rhythm Stick
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Jack Hardie
The usual rule of thumb for maximum displacement boat speed is 1.2 times the square root of the waterline length in feet which gives 5.2 knots for a Sonata. You’d be doing well to hit your max displacement speed going upwind.
Be interesting to hear what others have clocked. Although I think paddle-wheel logs are not the most accurate of instruments anyway.
jack hardie