Hull speed is bogus, but not because the math is wrong. Suprisingly, hull speed is partially correct, with a very simple and strong theoretical basis. This formula supposedly predicts the maximum speed of a yacht based solely on length. But don’t sell yourself short; there are ways around speed limits. Today we discuss the basis for hull speed and fill in the rest of the story.

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