Re: [Paddlewise] Boat Designs

Peter wrote;

Peter wrote in response to my question concerning copies of boats;

> Very wide question. At one end of the scale, a
> flop mould, is a copy of a boat's shape. Whether
> anything else is a copy is a question of fact in
> each case, as to how many points of similarity or
> identity there are.

If I recall correctly you seemd quite confidant that the Nadgee was not a
copy
of the Max. How did you come to this conclusion? For example, what
differences did you detect and of what magnitude.

You mention "question(s) of fact". What are these and who determines them
and who rules on their application? In the case under consideration what
questions of fact did you find and how did you determnine their importance
or lack of importance.

You also mention "points of similarity". How many points constitute a copy?
What tolerance does each point have?  Do you mean global points (i.e. the
overall shape) or specific points on a surface? Do you include form
coefficients?

I believe Matt mentioned three points that he felt proved the builder had
copied the Max:
What points would you use to establish that the builder did not copy the
Max?

Cheers

John Winters
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