[bolger] Rowing a Brick

A short while ago, someone commented that they might build a Brick, except
for the poor rowing performance. The Big Tortoise is a boat similar to the
Brick, except less beamy at 3 ft. 2 in. In "Build the New Instant Boats"
Dynamite Payson comments of the Tortoise "I found that she rows quite
acceptably, even carrying a load of 350 lbs...". He was referring to the
Tortoise which is 6' 5" with a 3 ft beam, while the Big Tortoise is 8 ft.
with a 3 ft 2 in. beam. I imagine the rowing capabilities would be similar
for both. Regards, Warren