Kevin wrote: (SNIP) > Loophole #2: My arguments are not as solid if the kayak is moving or the > water is tilted (e.g. waves). When surfing, hard chines certainly > contribute an added element of stability because they resist broaching more > than rounded chines. John wrote: >>>>Round bilge boats can do the same thing. Just depends upon design.<<<<< Okay John, I can think of several ways this might be so and still maintain round bilges: Lots of V--or a raised keel or rib (skeg--for you NA's) in the stern quarters, a drop skeg or fixed fin in the stern quarter, a fin keel, stern quarter bilge keels, stern quarter mounted lee boards, a radically fish-form/narrow hull combination, lots of rocker in the forebody only, a stern heavy trim (either through cockpit placement or ballast), and a deep draft or underslung rudder. Were you thinking of any others I missed? While what you said is true, I often get frustrated when you make vague statements like the above without explaining why YOU believe it is so, or giving us any examples that help make your point. I for one, would like to hear how you address this issue. For instance, is there anything you have done on one of your designs, like say the QCC 500, to resist broaching. Matt Broze http://www.marinerkayaks.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Nov 17 2000 - 04:52:50 PST
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