A question to you

[Warpa]

A lot of the boats i see heading past Ocean village and out toward Hamble or further afield seem to only travel at just above tickover speed even when out of the speed limit. While i watch them go past the point where the speed limit ebds i wait to see them open up, but very few do.

I know today it would have been an uncomfortable ride on the Solent, but always assumed a planing hull is supposed to be on the plane to work best, the speed these boats were travelling i could see even the 25-30' ones seriously bobbing back and forth leaving huge amounts of spray to break over the pointed end.

As swmbo hates the noise the slamming on the hull makes i would be more than happy to potter up to the Hamble and across to the IOW, but it would take hours surely? Is it normal practice for a lot of boats to just travel out there at 6-10 mph? I know more seem to come back at full throttle as i pass them or follow their path to smooth my ride

 

[Reverend Ludd]

Personally speaking I try and get myself into the frame of mind where nothing connected with time matters other than tide.

Take it easy, you'll notice more

 

[Searush]

Could it be fuel costs biting?

 

[lisilou]

We quite often 'amble' over to IOW at around 15 knots and sometimes slower...we just enjoy the trip. If we feel like it, we'll open the throttle but mostly we just like to take it all in tbh.
L

 

[[2068]]

Anything less than 16/17kts is a bit of a waste of time on an S28.
If I have to drop off the plane, that usually means I misjudged the weather.

At the other end of the scale, on flat water, 26-28kts is great fun, but you can see the fuel gauge dropping in real time.

 

[longjohnsilver]

Anything less than 16/17kts is a bit of a waste of time on an S28.
If I have to drop off the plane, that usually means I misjudged the weather.

At the other end of the scale, on flat water, 26-28kts is great fun, but you can see the fuel gauge dropping in real time.

Why a waste of time?

I enjoy being at sea so travelling at 7 kts is a pleasure. I'd guess that most people when on board spend 95% or more of their time stopped in port so what's the problem of spending a few % more at sea?

 

[Warpa]

So it is a thing that is done then, on a lovely hot day i would love to go across to the IOW at a snails pace, soak up the rays and enjoy looking and taking pictures and vids of other boats out there.

I suppose its something in my head saying there is no limit, therefore you go flat out, maybe its from spending too much time sat in jams on the road It also would seem odd to me traveling at the speed of someone in a canoe, but i will try it

Fuel saving would be good too, not tthat my 3L uses much, just going to look at my excel sheet to see what the season cost me

 

[Ripster]

So it is a thing that is done then, on a lovely hot day i would love to go across to the IOW at a snails pace, soak up the rays and enjoy looking and taking pictures and vids of other boats out there.

I suppose its something in my head saying there is no limit, therefore you go flat out, maybe its from spending too much time sat in jams on the road It also would seem odd to me traveling at the speed of someone in a canoe, but i will try it

Fuel saving would be good too, not tthat my 3L uses much, just going to look at my excel sheet to see what the season cost me

We have tried it. We set out to go the long route around Lyme bay once at disp speed (7-8Kn) and only lasted about 90 minutes! Its OK at first but the temptation to open taps is VERY strong and you start to make excuses to yourself and others, just to have a quick burst for 15 mins, then slow back down again. We found this broke up the journey a bit. Nothing wrong with bimbling about at Sea, but isn't that what saily boats are for?

 

[David of Essex]

It could be that it is nice to have a boat that you can choose to travel at 6knts or 20knts. If you have a boat that can only travel at 6knts, then that's you dictated speed.
David

 

[oldgit]

Why a waste of time?

I enjoy being at sea so travelling at 7 kts is a pleasure. I'd guess that most people when on board spend 95% or more of their time stopped in port so what's the problem of spending a few % more at sea?

Two types of MoBoer

Those that enjoy being out on the water...the type of boat ....whatever floats.

Those that enjoy the method of travel.......the type of boat ....... desperately critical.

 

[davedpc]

Is it not nice to have the OPTION ? I have often on a balmy day helmed up on the fly with my feet up with a drink. At about 6knots on on engine you can trim the other up to save drag and turbulance on the other leg. If on autopilot you can use either engines [to balance your hour run meters] as the auto pump with surfice at slow speeds. If it is necessary to delay your arrival somewhere i would rather bumble slowly along in the sun than have to wait around somewhere to depart. I shall be leaving the Hamble tonight {thursday] about 7pm for a booze trip over to Cowes and back for about midnight but this will be at about 20 knots unless the dreded weed dictates otherwise.

 

[gjgm]

A lot of the boats i see heading past Ocean village and out toward Hamble or further afield seem to only travel at just above tickover speed even when out of the speed limit. While i watch them go past the point where the speed limit ebds i wait to see them open up, but very few do.

Dont agree with you at all. Almost all boats open up as soon as they are out of the speed limit.

 

[Warpa]

Dont agree with you at all. Almost all boats open up as soon as they are out of the speed limit.

I am working on the developement at Woolston and from the flats have a very good view. The only ones i see open it up are the sports boats and ribs of around 21' or less, the bigger twin engine ones dont change speed and i can see them to near weston shore.

Granted when im out on the water there i see them open up, which is why i chose to ask this question As to the other posts, on a hot balmy day i can understand, but not yesterday or today with a howling wind and p1ssing with rain

 

[EugeneR]

Maybe there's an outbreak of squeegee-anitus which prevents them from getting onto the plane...?

Happened to us once... quick lift and wash did the trick.

By the way, have you ever had to wear sunglasses... because you were doing 20kts against an equally strong wind and in the pissing rain?