Re: [Paddlewise] Testing etc.

From: Gary J. MacDonald <garyj_at_rogers.com>
Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2004 12:58:31 -0400
John Winters wrote:

> Why would you want to test boats this way when we already have a 
> method that naval architects have found suitable over the past 100 
> plus years?

 From the Hobie discussion, isn't it possible that some hull forms might 
be more efficient when powered by a pulse (paddle) than continuous 
(constant pull in tank) force.  so maybe tank tests could be devised to 
more closely simulate that?

GaryJ
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