Howdy Ericnomadwilly wrote:
Art,
Since you run at 7 knots it would seem looking at 7 knot boats would meet your needs much better. Just say'in.
My 7 knt (0.58 knt below mathematical hull speed) cruise is for enjoyable, calm, quiet, easy, no rush slippen-through-da-water; which we do to attain 2.5 +/- nmpg fuel economy... and cause wifey likes it me too!... But! *I enjoy being able to do 16 + knts at 1 nmpg when I'm on a destination deadline and also be able to go even faster if needed to get my craft out of harms way.* Having spent my early decades in New England cruising the Atlantic and inland waters in*D, SD, and P hulls (23 to 65 all of them wood boats) I found that each hull design has plusses and minuses, and that I enjoy them all.* That said; Ive found that SD leaning to P hull design, or even full on P hulls (as long as they have the correct V entry and deadrise angle) are my favorites; due to their speed capabilities when required or desired.* And, although not quite as economical in below hull speed nmpg as full D hulls both the SD and P hulls are pretty darn economical when cruising below hull speed.* That wouldnt make me not own a great shaped D hull if I really liked the boat, however, it does make me lean toward looking at SD and P hulls.*
Each to their own!
Cheers! Art* **
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