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Re: re-curve
By:John Messinger
Date: 10/21/2012, 2:18 pm
In Response To: re-curve *PIC* (Rob Macks/Laughing Loon CC&K)

: Re-curve near the stems is a classic design element which improves
: tracking, creating fine stem edges to cut the water cleanly.

: Henry Rushton's Wee Lassie design has this feature, but many modern
: "Wee Lassie"
: versions have removed this detail to simplify stripping.

: My version of Rushton's design, my Wee Robbie has this feature and
: tracks incredibly
: well for a short wide boat.

: Here's a photo of my Wee Two with obvious re-curve at the stem.
: Another short boat 12' 6" that tracks well.

: Rob

Makes good sense, Thank you!

Messages In This Thread

Other: What Is This Called? *PIC*
John Messinger -- 10/21/2012, 9:13 am
re-curve *PIC*
Rob Macks/Laughing Loon CC&K -- 10/21/2012, 2:08 pm
Re: re-curve
John Messinger -- 10/21/2012, 2:18 pm