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| Author: | gears [ Tue Aug 15, 2006 8:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | First summer with Getaway |
What a great sail craft! With just a hint of a breeze, it glides through the water! and in high winds it was a blast! I have had it out in... 40-50Km/hr winds. It is more difficult to do a tack turn than a mono hule, especially in higher winds. My own record speed with one other buddy on board is 29 km/hr. With just me I had her up to 25. I am curious to know how fast others have been able to get. Chow for now, and happy sailing. |
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| Author: | Marc985 [ Tue Aug 15, 2006 5:19 pm ] |
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Holy crap! You're alittle more daring then I! I had mine out in 20kt winds in the ocean and I was scared.....although this is my first ever sailboat. |
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| Author: | gears [ Tue Aug 15, 2006 7:50 pm ] |
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Well, in the Ocean im, sure the waves would ba a factor, but on small lakes where the wind is high the the waves are not intimidating you can get more speed out of the boat im sure. I did have problems of the wing seat bars dragging in the water, or waves catching it and probably slowing me down some what, but still a rush that I love. |
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| Author: | gears [ Tue Aug 15, 2006 8:17 pm ] |
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I guess I max speed so far is 17-18 MPH thats about 28 KHP in metric units. |
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| Author: | Marc985 [ Wed Aug 16, 2006 5:55 am ] |
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have noticed at high speed the spray hits the wing seats and dramatically slows you down...it also soaks anyone sitting there which makes it miserable if its alittle chilly |
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| Author: | PHLOCKER [ Wed Aug 16, 2006 12:44 pm ] |
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first summer with my getaway as well....love it, great soloing and with friends...took out a buddy and started teaching him how to sail, I gave him the helm, figuring i could get us out of any situation as long as i was controling the sails....the wife loves it (took a nice hour sunset sail in 15K with some icy cold coronas....the 4 yr old loves it and jumping off from the front tramp....since i have a 1yr old (i dont take her on the hobie) but am considering getting a 24-26ft to do some drier day and overnight trips.....the ease and maintence free use of the hobie is great althought i do need a new JIB and Tramp.... |
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