As much as we all dis these boats as mono slugs, these are hotrods of the type. Both these and the Vendee boats will do well above 20kts. It is my understanding that the Puma crew had that boat up to 31-33 kts during sea trials and their Atlantic crossing. I was given a tour of the boat when it was in Newport in August. What an amazing beast and when you get a chance to really look over the rigging, mast, set-up and so-on you can see why these guys were excited about the boat. Less then half of the crew has around experience and they have been in front or near the front for the race so far.