Take a second look at Bob's first photo. See how high up that thing is
riding.

Amen!

"Gary" wrote in message
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Bob Crantz wrote:
Your right! It's on full plane! The hull speed for that thing is about
7.5 knots isn't it?

If the wing on the keel was any larger, it would be a hydrofoil!

Praise!




"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
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Butt ugly and bringing up the rear.



Oh c'mon! That puppy's movin!

http://www.beneteau-owners.com/library.nsf/0/3fda6cb8efe4677a85256d88002fc0e4/$FILE/cruising.jpg


RB




It is not planing. There is still a large bow wave. Planing, by
definition, is when the boat has climbed over its own bow wave.