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Thanks Peter-

    Very interesting and clear the way you added to Ken's information.   I imagine there are many inherent stability factors in a full displacement hull that are quickly lost when even semi-displacement is created.  I am also sure there are some very interesting and complex hydrodynamic principles involved.......I will have to do some research and fun reading.  All cruising is good cruising, but my family and I are forced to cruise on a schedule and ride a full displacement hull.......ugh.  And it is interesting talking to all of the different sub-types of boater's, from the speed freaks, to the trawlers, and all those in between.  To some, the need to always push the pace keeps them away from true full displacement hulls.  I think if the ability to push the throttles is there the temptation to get there just 'a little bit sooner' will always win, and the true enjoyment of cruising is a bit lost with every increase in speed above hull speed.  We are so looking forward to the freedom to slow down.  Maybe I'll get some hull physics 101 from the master, Jeff, himself someday as we plan our first Nordhavn.

    Could you recommend any particular books or other material on these subjects?

Thanks again.  In good health,

Edward


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