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Point taken, but ... wave impact
By:Brian C.
Date: 8/18/1998, 2:06 pm
In Response To: Re: will strip plank the cross beams (Mark Kanzler)

I see your point. But the reason they are shaped like that is to avoid wave impact, its not just asthetics. As the boat heels, granted multis don't heel that much, the beams go closer to the water, by having them rise up and then to down there is less wave impact.

thanks for the input though :)

> My $0.02 Advice: Make the beams straight instead of bowed. Keep
> them rectangular cross section so that it's easy to attach the forms.
> KISS.

Messages In This Thread

will strip plank the cross beams
Brian C. -- 8/18/1998, 1:33 pm
Shuttleworth's airfoil crossbeams
Brian C. -- 9/16/1998, 10:53 am
X-Wing Fighter?
Mike R -- 9/10/1998, 3:29 pm
Yakaboo - famous sailing canoe
Brian C. -- 9/15/1998, 2:29 pm
Re: will strip plank the cross beams
Mark Kanzler -- 8/18/1998, 1:46 pm
Point taken, but ... wave impact
Brian C. -- 8/18/1998, 2:06 pm
Re: Point taken, but ... wave impact
Mark Kanzler -- 8/18/1998, 2:25 pm
side view might help
Brian C. -- 8/18/1998, 2:37 pm
Re: side view might help
Mark Kanzler -- 8/19/1998, 10:30 am
thanks :)
Brian C. -- 8/19/1998, 10:44 am
Re: BTW, cheap sails...
Mark Kanzler -- 8/19/1998, 10:39 am
tempting
Brian C. -- 8/19/1998, 10:54 am
Re: tempting
Mark Kanzler -- 8/19/1998, 10:57 am
If you like windsurfer rigs ...
Brian C. -- 8/19/1998, 11:34 am