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Old 09-16-2014, 03:10 AM   #18
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Originally Posted by psneeld View Post

...but I'll take a stab at the question in the frame that just because it's a powerboat with two big engines compared to what you are used to...it's still a slow boat for the most part.
Yes. Basically, my experience has been the stronger the winds the slower end up going, since unlike a sv the winds are not adding energy, but taking it away.
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