Cold moulded Brazilian cedar V's E glass and Vinylester - Page 2

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09-28-2009, 11:07 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by willfox

Just wondered if anyone had an idea which boat would have the higher displacement if both were identical with same factors of safety. one built with say eglass and one Brazilian ceder ...

Is this one of those trick questions that appears on MA exams? If so, you all failed!

The correct answer is, the boats would all have the same displacement if both were identical other than in construction. The lighter boat would simply have more ballast and be stiffer.

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