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Old 06-18-2016, 04:59 AM   #6
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My guess is size will be part of the answer. Above 100' a semi-displacement hull can likely carry enough fuel to travel at a speed consistent with their hull design and have stabilizers work correctly. I'm sure BandB can add to this as I believe one of his boats is 120' and can cruise at 30 knots.

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