> Has anyone out there ever calculated the hull speed of a Potter 19? Any
> info would be appreciated.
The maximum hull speed of a 19 foot (at the waterline) boat with a
frictionless, displacement hull is 5.3 or 5.4 knots. However, the P-19 with
its flat bottom is neither frctionless nor a pure displacement hull. (Its LOA
isshorter than 19 feet as well) It can get up on a plane and excape its bow
wave. So, it can go faster than that in a good breeze.