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Re: Strip: Using an existing boat as a form
By:Mike Hanks
Date: 4/14/2010, 1:01 am
In Response To: Re: Strip: Using an existing boat as a form (Craig Robinson)

: Mike,
: I did not post the query to start yet another moral debate on hull
: flopping. However, if this method/technique is doable then the
: resultant hull would not be an exact copy. Sure, some of the
: original geometry would transfer to the new boat e.g rocker, but
: the new boat would be marginally longer, beamier and have more
: volume, depending on the thickness of strip used.

: Moral implications aside, any pros/cons?

: Cheers, Craig

I know too many designers (who aren't making a ton of money at it) to advise you any further. I also work for lawyers, judges, law enforcement officials, and the like. This forum is sponsored by a designer, check with him. It has been discussed in the past, and there have been some VERY strong opinions on it.

Messages In This Thread

Strip: Using an existing boat as a form
Craig Robinson -- 4/13/2010, 8:09 pm
Re: Strip: Using an existing boat as a form
Simeon -- 4/14/2010, 5:46 pm
Re: Strip: Using an existing boat as a form
Craig Robinson -- 4/14/2010, 10:43 pm
Re: Strip: Using an existing boat as a form
Charlie -- 4/14/2010, 10:00 am
Re: Strip: Using an existing boat as a form
Malcolm Schweizer -- 4/14/2010, 7:51 am
Re: Strip: Using an existing boat as a form
Bill Hamm -- 4/14/2010, 7:39 am
Re: Strip: Using an existing boat as a form
Mike Hanks -- 4/14/2010, 12:32 am
Re: Strip: Using an existing boat as a form
Craig Robinson -- 4/14/2010, 12:46 am
Re: Strip: Using an existing boat as a form
Mike Hanks -- 4/14/2010, 1:01 am