A Proper Vessel

[kazoel01]

So I've been sailing my AMF Apollo 16 now for some time and despite it being a fine vessel, I'm ready to move up to something with a little more legroom. I'm interested in racing and have been crewing with some friends for a while on a Pearson 27. What do you all know about draft/beam/hull design/hull weight/etc that contributes to overall speed for a boat? Also, I know that a deep keel is good for stability, but what effect does it have on hydrodynamics? Also, what are some good, reliable and fast boats in this class? Thanks, Keith

[feelsgood]

have a look at this. Sadler 29

[Bash]

Other than for waterline, the biggest predictor of speed on a keelboat would be the sail area/displacement ratio.

[David M]

...and righting moment. (Resistance to heeling)

[Butler]

I've become a recent fan of Gary Mulls Rangers. A Santana 22, another Mull design would be a lot of fun...

[Amgine]

Moth and other sailing hydrofoils such as l'hydroptère. It really depends on what you're trying to do: go fast? adrenaline? community of competition? throw boat units into the water for fun and excitement?