When others think that 22kts is much too fast ...

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[markc]

You need a large pair to go that fast in a boat, and an even bigger pair to turn the wheel!

 

[Farmer Piles]

To be entering a 180 degree turn at over 180mph is incredible - and to exit the turn at 130-140 ....

 

[dunedin]

Do the yanks not do Knots for bost speed?
Still 165 knots is pleasantly brisk.

 

[Fire99]

That thing corners very very well. I could be feeling a trifle envious here

 

[MapisM]

an even bigger pair to turn the wheel!

Indeed, but just for context, those are specifically-built catamarans, with asymmetric hulls, specifically designed to "hook" on the water when turning to port.
That's why when they encounter a tiny wave, sufficient to slightly lift the "hanging" part of the hull and lose grip, they go out of the window PDQ!

 

[LittleSister]

They edited out the bit where it's going flat out, and is overtaken by the harbour master's launch flagging him down.

 

[MapisM]

Do the yanks not do Knots for bost speed?
Still 165 knots is pleasantly brisk.

Mph is the standard, in racing boats.
I don't think specialized analogue speedos (mostly made by Livorsi) even exist with anything else than mph.
Though you can configure whatever you like with modern electronic displays, obviously.

 

[Alicatt]

And the wife complained when I took the boat up to 17knots

 

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Sparkes Marina (Hayling Island) to Cowes in 6 minutes on a flat day?

 

[dsw]

fake !

 

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fake !

Why would you say that?
What research and cross-referencing led you to that conclusion?
Whoosh?

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[Refueler]

Indeed, but just for context, those are specifically-built catamarans, with asymmetric hulls, specifically designed to "hook" on the water when turning to port.
That's why when they encounter a tiny wave, sufficient to slightly lift the "hanging" part of the hull and lose grip, they go out of the window PDQ!

Its like US oval car racing .. cars designed to only turn left .. with limited right for overtaking if needed.