So... that puts you in the realm of those who believe a boat cannot surpass
her theoretical hull speed??

No, I know better ............... ULDBs can get up on a plane under certain
conditions and ULDBs and mid displacement boats can surf also under certain
conditions but one fact remains. Heavy displacement full keelers can't do
either. So that lets you out.
S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster"
"Trains are a winter sport"

Loco,

I really didn't want to get into this but the TransPac fleets, once they
get into the "Trades" flying their Spinnakers have been known to peg out
their Speedometers for hours on the Hawaii Run while surfing.

I've been on full keelers that have been designed for racing with cut
away bottoms that will surf and track in double figure speeds. I've done
it going down the New Jersey Coast.

These are special cases so I know the tales can be true. I also know
that the stories of fast passages, above hull speed, are subject to
questions.

So be it, if it makes a good story.

Ole Thom

"SAIL LOCO" wrote in message
...
| So... that puts you in the realm of those who believe a boat cannot
surpass
| her theoretical hull speed??
|
| No, I know better ............... ULDBs can get up on a plane under
certain
| conditions and ULDBs and mid displacement boats can surf also under
certain
| conditions but one fact remains. Heavy displacement full keelers can't do
| either. So that lets you out.

What's glaringly obvious is your lack of experience and knowledge base...
unless of course you insist we entertain your many television interviews and
articles read on assorted subjects.

Care to illustrate how much less you know on the subject of sailing beyond
the harbour buoys?

CM