The concept of hull speed tends to cause a great deal of confusion. Hull speed is not an absolute limit on the speed of a boat. It is merely a point at which the resistance to motion increases significantly. It is possible for a boat to exceed its hull speed. Hull speed is related to the waterline l...

The concept of hull speed tends to cause a great deal of confusion. First let us note that hull speed is not an absolute limit on the speed of a boat. It is merely a point at which the resistance to motion increases significantly. It is possible for a boat to exceed its hull speed. Hull speed is rel...