Re: response to an importan question from Bob Lewis regarding alternative composites

["Robert Harper" <rharper@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

My pennies worth.

As a home builder I prefer the current construction because it enables me  
to have a fair chance of constructing a competitive Swift. If we change to  
lighter molded boats, I will not be able to compete any longer. The hull  
and deck were the least of my costs. I spent far more on rigging and  
sails. I agree that the longevity of a boat is very important. One of the  
things that has kept me out of the dinghy classes for some time is the  
much higher cost of having to purchase a new hull each season to stay  
competitive. I may never reach the ability of many of the other Swift  
sailors but at least I have a boat that does not preclude me from having a  
chance.

Take it for what it's worth.

On Fri, 13 May 2005 12:23:41 EDT, <BDally6107@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> Bob Lewis recently asked the question about why we don't simply go to a
> typically molded composite hull and deck (Nomex or balsa core).
> For those who don't know Bob, he is a top notch International Canoe   
> sailor
[snip]

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Live large, love lots, and sail fast!
Robert Harper


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