Jere Lull wrote in news:2008071701592516807-
jerelull@maccom:

Speak for yourself! We sometimes move without seeing ripples on the
water (not quickly, of course), have to reef at about a sustained 15
knots. If it's 30, we're usually enjoying a quiet anchorage.

No need for testosterone poisoning on our floating pleasure dome.


The boats I sail on won't be able to overcome the tidal drag on the half
ton of tools and spare parts in the bilge until well past 15 knots...(c

If we left the tools on the dock, the waterline moves down the hull 5"!