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| Author: | TBW [ Mon Jun 28, 2021 6:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | What is the top speed you have hit with your Bravo |
I picked one up last week end. Got her out for a quick shake down in 5-6 knots of wind, Handled nicely. This week end wind was all over the place, Saturday was windy and thunderstormy so I waited. Sunday was windy and gusty- St Lawrence River. Windy.com said 15 knots gusting to 36 knots. Hmm. So I gave it a try, I am 205. It was nuts. Could not keep the windward hull in the water. Could not control the boat in any meaningful way. Went back to the beach and reefed to about 2/3 thirds main. Wicked sail. Windward hull was still wanted to fly, but I was able to make it work. Hit 10.8 knots on a close reach (maybe a reach). Way faster than I was expecting to go with this boat. I know there is more speed under the hood, but how much? 12? 14? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8m3cvg1uzo&t=19s |
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| Author: | Willmcabee [ Sun Oct 24, 2021 11:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What is the top speed you have hit with your Bravo |
how do you measure exact speed? |
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| Author: | Waiex191 [ Mon Oct 25, 2021 7:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What is the top speed you have hit with your Bravo |
Some people have GPS watches or other GPS based speedometers. My kid has a gopro and we can see the speed afterwards. |
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| Author: | BillFollyBeach [ Wed Jun 15, 2022 3:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What is the top speed you have hit with your Bravo |
3 days ago, I hit 10.8 MPH on 12-14 MPH winds. I know that is not fast because I am new to the Bravo, and somewhat new to sailing. I fully expect to get to 13-14 MPH based on getting more comfortable with the Bravo. The is the 2nd sail with a boom that I had a local guy make. It makes a big difference in sailing into to the wind and tacking. |
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