Without the engine she needs at least 12 to 15 knots of wind to get her moving, but once she gets it she's good for about 6 knots through the water. She'll sail with less wind, of course, but the Westerbeke comes in handy then. This was my first season with her, so I am still getting experience, but I think she does pretty well for a 30' motorsailer with about 28 feet on the waterline and just under 12 feet of beam.
Without the engine she needs at least 12 to 15 knots of wind to get her moving, but once she gets it she's good for about 6 knots through the water. She'll sail with less wind, of course, but the Westerbeke comes in handy then. This was my first season with her, so I am still getting experience, but I think she does pretty well for a 30' motorsailer with about 28 feet on the waterline and just under 12 feet of beam.
How does this boat compare with Olivebank?
Still sailing the 300?
How does she sail under the wind?