In a message dated 7/28/00 8:06:36 PM, sullivaned_at_pop.mts.kpnw.org writes: << Assuming I take the basic dimensions (17'8" x 21'8") and shape of a CD Caribou (maybe take the rocker out of the tail) and reduce the beam to 19", what increase could be expected at 5 mph cruise speed? I know I've seen formulae on the list, but I neglected to save them. >> I'm pretty sure that there would not be any (speed) increase at 5 mph. 5mph on a surf ski and 5 mph on a barge is still just 5 mph. Maybe the force needed to drive the boat at that speed will decrease as the beam decreases. ;-) Sorry, I couldn't pass this one up. Don't even get me started on what you've listed for the basic dimensions of a Caribou. Even Melissa would paddle a different boat if the Caribou were 21' 8" wide. Good luck with you question though! Ballast Boy (the seakayaker formerly known as Speed Bump) *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Jul 28 2000 - 13:47:15 PDT
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