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Re: What boat to build?

Posted By: Nick Schade
Date: Friday, 26 February 1999, at 10:42 a.m.

In Response To: What boat to build? (Shawn Baker)

The "hollow" or concave section in the ends create a finer entry. This will provide somewhat higher moderate-speed efficiency, somewhat "harder" tracking, and a little bit gentler re-entry when going over waves. A fuller end will provide somewhat higher top-end efficiency, somewhat more manuverability, and a little more volume for lifting over waves.

Note the frequent use of "somewhat" - the difference is hardly noticable. The fuller section is easier to build, the hollow section is better looking in my opinion.

> Hi Nick and collective, I really want to build a strip kayak to complement
> my CLC 17. I just ordered Nick's book, and was considering building the
> Guillemot, but I like the look of the hollows on the Coastal. I considered
> building the Expedition Single, but I don't have room in my garage for an
> 19' boat - maybe only an 18 footer.

> What is the difference in performance between the hollows and the flatter
> bow/stern?

Messages In This Thread

What boat to build?
Shawn Baker -- Thursday, 25 February 1999, at 2:00 p.m.

Re: What boat to build?
Nick Schade -- Friday, 26 February 1999, at 10:42 a.m.

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