[bolger] Vertical VS Flared sides
In a boat of 14' size, what are the comparitave advangages /
disadvantages of vertical sides vs flared sides.
disadvantages of vertical sides vs flared sides.
From: <Shorty@...>
and displacement. It is easy to attach a lee board.
The main disivantage is it doesn't look like most folks think
a boat should look. It will pound if driven hard. And the
bottom is more prone to oil can. It may be wetter than
a flare sided boat.
Gordon W5RED
G. C. Cougergcouger@...Stillwater, OK
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"You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take." - Wayne Gretzky
> In a boat of 14' size, what are the comparitave advangages /The advantages are easy to build, maximum stability
> disadvantages of vertical sides vs flared sides.
and displacement. It is easy to attach a lee board.
The main disivantage is it doesn't look like most folks think
a boat should look. It will pound if driven hard. And the
bottom is more prone to oil can. It may be wetter than
a flare sided boat.
Gordon W5RED
G. C. Cougergcouger@...Stillwater, OK
www.couger.com/gcouger
"You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take." - Wayne Gretzky