Loco,
I believe it was me that claimed the wing produced an upward lift on the
hull, not Nutsy.

I don't understand your lack of acceptance to this fact? Do you accept a
fin keel creating upwind lift to eliminate leeway? Do you believe a
simple wooden slate pointed at the proper angle can support a human on
the surface of the water? Do you believe a high performance wind surfer
will lift a man to the surface of the water?

Why can't you except the fact that a wing keel can create a upward lift
on a hull equal to the weight of a crewman.? The elimination of the
weight of a single crewman will make a vessel go faster.

A well designed wing keel, as demonstrated of the Aussies, can and did
make a boat of very similar design sailed by a simular capable crew a
faster boat.

Loco, I think it's time for you to examine all the fact once again. I
do believe you're missing something




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