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Re: Understanding the differences in design to per

Posted By: Hans Friedel
Date: Tuesday, 25 January 2000, at 5:32 p.m.

In Response To: Re: Understanding the differences in design to per (Nick Schade)

> Stuff above the waterline does not have much effect on performance. The
> only time something above the waterline makes any difference is when it
> gets wet (ie. becomes below the waterline.)

> A raised bow may help the boat lift over waves, but only if the bow has
> enough buoyancy to provide the lift. A straighter bow may be faster due to
> a longer waterline, but it is hard to make a generalization w/o knowing
> more about the boats.

One problem with straight bows is all seeweed that they collect. No fun no speed

> I don't know what you mean by "a boat which is closer to the
> waterline". Aren't all boats pretty close to the waterline if they
> are sitting in the water? You must mean something else.

Messages In This Thread

Understanding the differences in design to perfor
Wes -- Sunday, 23 January 2000, at 12:26 p.m.

Re: Understanding the differences in design to per
Nick Schade -- Monday, 24 January 2000, at 10:23 a.m.

Re: Understanding the differences in design to per
Hans Friedel -- Tuesday, 25 January 2000, at 5:32 p.m.

Re: Understanding the differences in design to per
luederde@gte.net -- Friday, 4 February 2000, at 4:01 p.m.

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