> Keep in mind that a surfobord turns on different principles than
> a boat. Actuall, when a windsurfer goes from displacement to planing,
> turning reverses. It starts out like a boat, and as speed increases,
> it turns like a surfboard. I'm not sure what hydrodynamics are in
> effect, but the design may not do what you expect, and I just wnted
> to give a heads up.

My intent was to model the hull shape (specifically the back half of the hull) after windsurfers/surf boards since (if it works) I'll be primarily planing on the face of waves.

I'll admit that I have no knowledge of hydrodynamics, I'll be flying by the seat of my pants using my previous experience surfing, windsurfing, bodyboarding, and a foolish belief that if I can just build the picture in my head - it will work (sound familiar Mark??)

What the heck, it's only time and $, Mark