[wrevans]

Jeff,

Well high SA/D or low wetted surface aside, with a PHRF rating of 264 it would get spanked by either a J22 or a J24 with their rating in the 170’s. It is hard to argue your convincing descriptions of the improvements of modern sailboats.

Jeff, one more question if you don’t mind. I have read that the theory used to be that boats with large overhangs increased their waterline length as they heeled thus increasing their potential hull speed. Going downwind they had a smaller waterline and less wetted surface. I have since read that this never really worked since they added additional wetted surface (and drag) when heeled. Were large overhangs just a result of the racing rules at the time? I would appreciate one of you “just the facts Mam” discussions on overhangs and hull speed.

Thanks again,

Bill