Brian,
I'm glad you posted this on the server and appreciate your time. I've
received a couple of others sent directly to me voicing similar opinions.
This discussion has been really helpful in sorting out what is important to
our members. Your question "what problem are you trying to solve" is a good
one and might be less tactfully stated "if it ain't broke don't fix it". All
of those who have responded have helped make clear the direction we need to
go--it is the direction we have been going all along.
Thanks to input from all of you, I've been persuaded to stand squarely
against alternative hull core materials. I hope the executive committee,
including Roger, will stand with me on this.
When I actually think about it, Mikes boat (001) and 002 have shown the
toughness of cedar core. Both boats look awesome compared to standard
composite
boats of the same age. It takes some doing to put a ding in a Swift.
Time is truly on our side. The market is becoming better educated about
both our construction methods and the speed and tactical maneuverability of
the
Swift compared to the other single handed skiffs.
With the continued help of our class members and the exposure we'll get over
the next year, we are on the cusp of becoming a significant force in skiff
sailing.
Thanks again, Brian and all of you for shedding light on this issue.
Bram
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