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Old 08-07-2007
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For a basis of comparison - I own an S2 27.

During a race it was probably blowing bet 18-24 knots (one guy on a Beneteau claimed is anemometer hit 28 knots going to windward) with 3 foot seas. I had a reefed main, and about 1/2 of my jib unfurled.

On a broad reach with following seas we hit 7.8 knots per my knotmeter. I know were going fast because the sound the rudder made going thru the water was louder than any time I can recall.

I looked at an 8.0 before buying the 27. Its a nice boat and hope you enjoy it!

Rick
Fairfield, CT
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