Highest Speed on a DS1

[John Stevens]

I had my GPS with me today. The wind was a little gusty at times but probably blowing around 10, no whitecaps.

I hit 6.8 mph on the gps in one of the gust. I was moving great all day and wondering what is your top speed you've reached to know what I can expect.

TIA,

John

[algonquin]

The highest speed that my DS1 has reached that I am aware of is about 78 mph on interstate 95 in northern Maine.

Sorry, I couldn't help myself Brad

[adam aunins]

What point of sail was that 78mph on?

[calden]

Must have been planing, right?

Carlos

[algonquin]

The highest speed that my DS1 has reached that I am aware of is about 78 mph on interstate 95 in northern Maine.

Sorry, I couldn't help myself Brad

Could have gone a little faster but the tow vehicle was in the way don't you know ! Brad

[mfeldman]

Getting back to the water...

I've clocked (with a GPS) above 8 knots at times. There is a discussion of speeds at http://forum.daysailer.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1373 and a speed of 13 knots was reported.

Since the theoretical maximum hull speed of a DaySailer is about 5.4 knots, the higher speeds are caused by planing across the surface.

-Mike

[John Stevens]

Thanks for the link Mike.

Wow, 13 is really moving, I'll be looking forward to that!

John