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Old 12-30-2003 | 03:47 PM
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Default RE: Float design

I tend to agree with JRF.

The sharp keel at the nose might grab a wave if you have any crab angle going. It would make for a short, splashy landing. I suspect you might also find that the step is a little small, and you could have trouble breaking suction. Also with the changing V-angle all along the bottom, it'll be a lot more difficult to build these than it needs to be. But they DO look really cool.

You >>Could<< make the v-bottom angle constant. For arguement, let's say 20 degrees. Then glue some triangle stock at the outside edge as spray deflectors/chines. It would look almost the same when finished, but be easier to build.