Re: Lengthening Birdwatcher,,,

Another thing to consider is that one would increase the displacement of
the boat to float on the same waterline more than one would add weight in
materials lengthening the boat. Added ballast might be necessary to weigh
the boat down to the original lines. Maybe the difference is small but
adding volume without adding equivalent weight would make the boat less
stable, I think. I suppose if you get it down to the original, designed
depth you'd have a bigger boat requiring more sail, etc. ..... Change one
thing and everything changes. robert d.D


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