On Tue, 28 Aug 2007 08:03:48 -0500, in message

Brian Whatcott wrote:

On Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:59:14 -0700, "Capt. JG"
wrote:

... I can't get to 6 under engine alone without
just gobbling down the fuel and making a lot of noise. So it's faster,
more pleasant, cheaper, and more environmentally friendly than just
proceeding under power when time is a factor.

OTOH, I like it much better when time isn't a factor and I can just
ghost along contentedly at 3 or 4 knots.

Ryk



I suppose this depends on wind speed. If you're travelling at hull speed for
your heel, then no amount of engine is going to get you faster.

The meaning is clear. But recall that enough engine WILL put you over
hull speed.

IME sails are much more effective if you want to get a sail boat to go
over hull speed, as long as you have some breeze.

Ryk