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Old 03-16-2011, 08:13 AM   #56
Nomad Willy
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The actual WL or WLL is not increased but the BB effects the dynamics as though it was.
True, FF. Only good at one speed but that speed is where the boat or ship w the BB will be run most all the time. My Willard cruises at 6.1 to 6.4 knots as is. With* a BB added it may/probably will cruise at 6.5 to 6.75 knots w the same power (approx) that it took to cruise at 6.1 to 6.4 knots before but if I was to slow down to 5.8 knots it would take more power than before. And at 5 knots ect on down but with the BB maximum speed will be increased. As for added benefits reduced pitching and plunging is it as far as I know. Carl, perhaps you know of more. And in order to be able to withstand pitching and plunging in big head seas the BB must be really strong and that means lots of extra weight. To achieve the speed benefits on my Willard I'd rather extend the stern.
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