Re: [bolger] Speedboats Part 2

>... interesting, but with that 'keel' having most of its area so far
>forward and the weight of the engine and crew so far aft, my
>suspicion is that driving it would be like fitting an arrow to the
>bow backwards and then trying to hit a target; i.e. it would be
>almost impossible to control as soon as the keel started dipping
>into a chop or wake.
>
>Howard

I don't know. This is from 1925-27. I only offer them for their
historical interest.
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>APPLESAUCE, a 10-footer, now fully up and linked -

... interesting, but with that 'keel' having most of its area so far forward and the weight of the engine and crew so far aft, my suspicion is that driving it would be like fitting an arrow to the bow backwards and then trying to hit a target; i.e. it would be almost impossible to control as soon as the keel started dipping into a chop or wake.

Howard

APPLESAUCE, a 10-footer, now fully up and linked -

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~fassitt/dadabeta/Sauce.html

Looks ideal for S&G construction.
--
Craig O'Donnell
Sinepuxent Ancestors & Boats
<http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~fassitt/>
The Proa FAQ <http://boat-links.com/proafaq.html>
The Cheap Pages <http://www2.friend.ly.net/~dadadata/>
Sailing Canoes, Polytarp Sails, Bamboo, Chinese Junks,
American Proas, the Bolger Boat Honor Roll,
Plywood Boats, Bamboo Rafts, &c.
_________________________________

-- Professor of Boatology -- Junkomologist
-- Macintosh kinda guy
Friend of Wanda the Wonder Cat, 1991-1997.
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