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Boat speed decreases in cold water due to increased viscosity rather than density. Cold water is more viscous than warm water because molecules have a stronger attraction at lower temperatures, creating more friction. This frictional resistance decreases boat speed, though only slightly. Other factors like water depth, boat weight, hull attachments, length, and design can also influence boat speed. But viscosity is the primary reason boats go slower in cold water versus warm water.
- Author
- Alex Milar
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- EN