RE: [Paddlewise] Design

G'Day John and Nick,

Nick wrote: -
>The Godzilla portion of the Michlet analysis
>program is as close to a computer designing
>a hull as I know of at this point.

Appreciated your explanation on using computers in kayak design and the
description of Godzilla and Michlet. Someone told me today I wouldn't see a
fusion power station until after I was dead - sounds like automating the
leap from a paddlers description of the boat they want, to specifications
and then to design constraints is going to take just as long. Can't say I'm
unhappy about that:~)

John Winters wrote: -
>I know some companies that might sell hulls.

I was just reminded of a debate on seam strength some years ago. Would the
strength of the bond between a fully cured deck and a fully cured hull be
adequate for a sea kayak? i.e could it be made as strong as a well made join
between a partially cured deck and hull?


All the best, PeterO
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