[WernherVonTrapp]

I've had similar experiences while traveling, though it never occurred to me using the deck gun. However, I always attributed the extra speed as an influence of ocean currents. It never dawned on me that windage might be a factor. It's funny how these things can affect surface speeds yet, come to a stop and the boat just sits there, no drifting. I used to think that my boat actually drifted with the currents or tides but, after a lengthy discussion on the subject at the UBI forum, I realized that I was wrong and was only experiencing a belief induced phenomenon.