| Hobie Forums http://www.hobie.com/au/en/forums/ |
|
| 15 AI hull speed? http://www.hobie.com/au/en/forums/viewtopic.php?f=71&t=54390 |
Page 1 of 1 |
| Author: | coachstevo [ Sat Apr 11, 2015 5:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | 15 AI hull speed? |
So today I finally got to sail in proper wind ( its been unusually calm around here for weeks). I was surprised that I could easily sail at 7.5 mph and had the boat over 8 for extended periods, and bursts up to 9.6! Boat was amazingly stable and I barely hiked out. I can't recall my 2012 boat ever getting over 8ish mph. All using GPS and with very minimal current so SOW=SOG. Anyone know what the limit is? |
|
| Author: | Chekika [ Sat Apr 11, 2015 5:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 15 AI hull speed? |
I don't know what the limit is, but I've had the same experience as you have. The AI 2 is significantly faster than the AI. Keith |
|
| Author: | Hogman [ Sat Apr 11, 2015 2:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 15 AI hull speed? |
Yes it is definitely faster in all conditions with the exception of straight down wind. Had a lot of fun on a gusty day in sheltered waters north of Scarborough ( Brisbane Australia). Average speed of 14kph (8.6mph) and a top speed of 18.8kph (11.6mph). The boat is capable of quit a bit more speed i would think. Here is a quick snippet. |
|
| Author: | NOHUHU [ Sun Apr 12, 2015 1:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 15 AI hull speed? |
Those are outstanding speeds, even for a TI. Looks like you had optimal conditions. I think hiking out you could do even better. Pull the drive next time, rake the daggerboard back 1/2 way and try it. |
|
| Page 1 of 1 | All times are UTC - 8 hours [ DST ] |
| Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group http://www.phpbb.com/ |
|