The formula is fairly straightforward, there are other factors for different hullforms, but for a warped hullform like a Hatteras; Max speed in kts=150/(√(displacement/HP)) and it's a decent guesstimate. To approximate cruise speed I knock off 20%. And like everything else it's only as good as the data you put in. If you don't know what your boat actually weighs G.I.G.O. takes over.
Of course it can't account for variables like excess drag or keeping your anvil collection onboard. As stated earlier:
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Re: '60-63 Trunk cabin engines
--- The poster formerly known as Scrod ---
I want to live in Theory, everything works there.
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10-08-2012 08:49 PM #22
Re: '60-63 Trunk cabin engines
Thank You Scrod
1963 Hatt 34 sport cruiser
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