Thanks for that. One issue I see is that most traditional models are designed first to carry a load and then secondly for speed. A 16' or 17'...
Thanks Rowerboat, maybe you misunderstood where I was going in this line of inquiry, I'll try to be obscure more clearly. I'm looking at...
Another question. How would sponsons fare in the eyes of race organizers in a fixed seat, oarlocks on the gunwale class? I assume they'd get by...
The water ballast is an option, otherwise a floatation tank ;-) The decking, I'd work into the design as a structural element, and I want the...
Any regs for open water fixed seat? Hi, I'm in the process of designing an single, open water, fixed seat, row boat. Currently it's 18' loa,...
The Olson 30 has a few unique issues with the lower mast. First, it was originally designed with a baby stay, which most boats have eliminated....
Hi Jedkins, Only in my mind, crazy busy, no sailing lately. What would yours be like? Overworked and underfunned (funded, too)
Tad, I read thru that thread and it seems only Tom Lathrop is going where I want to go. I understand that there were numerous variations of...
Hi, Does anyone have any experience or knowledge of others work in the higher speed powered Seabright Skiff or other box keel styles? I'm...
Pulling it together 249, I'm starting to appreciate your positive negativity, and take what you say about the specific development that makes...
One of the tough things about named catagories of things is that they tend to stereotype visions. In using the word "cat" I'm only referring to...
Love been there done that Thanks for the perspective Doug, it's all in the details. What kind of weight were your boats? What "dihedral"...
Hello everyone, A first post from a new member. I'm intrigued and sometimes fascinated by the possibilities of planing tris (and cats)...
