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Re: Dynamic versus static weight

Posted By: David Dick
Date: Friday, 20 August 1999, at 2:08 p.m.

In Response To: Re: Dynamic versus static weight (Berkeley C.)

It depends on what aspect of performance you are interested in:

Cruising speed at gross weight? 10# / (40# boat + 190# paddler + 150# stuff)= 2.6% decrease in overall weight, which causes an even smaller percent decrease in wetted area and no change in wave drag. The result is unmeasureable on the water. If the added weight goes into producing a truer surface, removing it could actually slow the boat.

Lifting the boat? 10# / 40# = 25% decrease in weight. The result, for some people, is the ability to cartop the boat without help, or the difference between going for an hour's paddle and staying home.

The value of saving weight varies wildly with your priorities.

Messages In This Thread

Re: Dynamic versus static weight
Berkeley C. -- Sunday, 15 August 1999, at 11:05 p.m.

Re: Dynamic versus static weight
David Dick -- Friday, 20 August 1999, at 2:08 p.m.

Re: Dynamic versus static weight
Nolan -- Wednesday, 25 August 1999, at 3:09 p.m.

Re: Dynamic versus static weight
Nick Schade -- Thursday, 26 August 1999, at 9:54 a.m.

Re: Dynamic versus static weight
Nolan -- Thursday, 26 August 1999, at 2:42 p.m.

Kinetic Energy is a Moot Point
Mike Scarborough -- Thursday, 26 August 1999, at 5:18 p.m.

Re: Kinetic Energy is a Moot Point
Nolan -- Friday, 27 August 1999, at 7:36 a.m.

Re: Kinetic Energy is a Moot Point
Nick Schade -- Friday, 27 August 1999, at 11:13 a.m.

Re: Kinetic Energy is a Moot Point
Mike Scarborough -- Friday, 27 August 1999, at 11:31 a.m.

Kinetic Energy is Still a Moot Point
Mike Scarborough -- Friday, 27 August 1999, at 11:25 a.m.

Re: Dynamic versus static weight
Nick Schade -- Friday, 27 August 1999, at 10:52 a.m.

Re: Dynamic versus static weight
Nolan -- Tuesday, 31 August 1999, at 8:04 a.m.

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