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Boat Speed Calculator

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Estimates the top speed of a boat from its shaft horsepower and displacement, using the classic Crouch formula.

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Estimated Top Speed (mph)

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The estimated top speed, using the Crouch formula.

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What is the Crouch formula?

The Crouch formula is a well-established naval architecture estimate: Speed (mph) = sqrt(Horsepower / Displacement) x C, where C is an empirical constant that depends on hull design -- lower for heavier cruising hulls, higher for lightweight racing hulls.

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