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Don't forget that each extra lb. of weight in the boat/crew is another lb. of water that water that has to be moved out of the way for each boat length travelled, plus additional skin friction/drag. Also within the same hull design a lighter displacement boat will generally turn more easily. The heavier boat/crews have to generate more power from the rig and have higher sheet loads.

Cheshirecatman

Here's my reason to lose a few pounds.