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    Theoretical Maximum Boat Speed?

    Thats exactley what I was thinking.
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    Theoretical Maximum Boat Speed?

    Does that mean that the boat can go so fast as to leave the bow wave all togeather?
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    Theoretical Maximum Boat Speed?

    so the rule only applies to displacement hulls and not dinghys that can plane ? - what is the definition of planing ? when your boat speed exceeds that of the bow wave ? thanks a bunch.
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    Theoretical Maximum Boat Speed?

    Is there a maximum speed a hull can travel at? If so, what is it limited by? E.g Length of waterline:rolleyes: P.s. Theoretical is possibly spelt wrong
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    Lightning (as in with thunderstorms)

    I have Michael J. Fox's number on speed dial, if I call him he can take us back...TO THE FUTURE <---
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    sitting forwards?

    I find in waves its good to heel to leeward a bit so that the boat slides through the waves, and in light winds it also help keep the sail full.
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    Small Rip

    Fixed Thanks for all your input guys, very helpful :) I decided to just patch it up with some sail tape and then reinforce it with some stitching because as you pointed out, it's an older sail so I wasn't ready to pay to have it fixed. I think it's a pretty good job :o should last for a...
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    Small Rip

    Hi all, my first post on the forum :) I was just thinking what would be the best way to fix this little tear on the end of the batten pocket (please see attached image) as a batten has already fallen out :( Should I use some sail tape or just a needle and thread?

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