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Old 20th Jul 2011, 19:11
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CliveL
 
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One reason is that the maximum speed is limited by wave drag and that depends on the shape of the waterline when the boat is heeled. Making sure that this is a good 'wave drag reducer' depends on having a good area distribution oo the waterline . This is just area ruling.
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