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Scaling plans up/down
By:Bill G.
Date: 10/26/2000, 5:42 pm

If a planset is scaled up or down, is there any reliable way to calculate the change in the load the boat can carry? In other words, if the manufacturer states that the kayak can handle 300 lbs, and I build it to 95% scale, should I expect the result to handle 285 lbs (95% of 300)?

I'm talking about scaling the whole thing, not just changing the length between stations. Although, that is another question: how does lengthening or shortening a design while keeping the beam the same affect things?

Thanks for any comments / help,
Bill Graham

Messages In This Thread

Scaling plans up/down
Bill G. -- 10/26/2000, 5:42 pm
Re: Scaling plans up/down
Eric Schade (Shearwater Boats) -- 10/27/2000, 6:36 pm
Re: Scaling plans up/down
Dave Houser -- 10/27/2000, 1:00 am
Scaling kayak designs
Vaclav Stejskal -- 10/26/2000, 9:17 pm
Re: Scaling kayak designs
mike allen ---> -- 10/27/2000, 5:33 pm
Re: Scaling kayak designs
Vaclav Stejskal -- 10/28/2000, 1:09 pm
Re: Scaling kayak designs
mike allen ---> -- 10/30/2000, 3:43 pm
Re: Scaling plans up/down
Mike Scarborough -- 10/26/2000, 9:02 pm