TWL: Re: Catamaran speed
Subject: TWL: Re: Catamaran speed
From: Keith (klemmons@XXX.XXX)
Date: Tue Nov 05 2002 - 18:50:49 EST
Basically, remember that a 40' catamaran has 80' of hull. The formulas
still work out, even though the hulls are side by side. You just need to
add up the total waterline length for both hulls, and plug into the
formula.
Bill Martin wrote:
>
> While on the subject of fuel efficiency, which is to say hull efficiency,
> what's the story on catamaran hulls? They appear to be very
> efficient. Catamaran sail boats obviously go much faster than full
> displacement ones despite having the same power source.
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