: If a planset is scaled up or down, is there any reliable way to calculate the
: change in the load the boat can carry? In other words, if the manufacturer
: states that the kayak can handle 300 lbs, and I build it to 95% scale,
: should I expect the result to handle 285 lbs (95% of 300)?

: I'm talking about scaling the whole thing, not just changing the length
: between stations. Although, that is another question: how does lengthening
: or shortening a design while keeping the beam the same affect things?

: Thanks for any comments / help,
: Bill Graham

Bill,

Volume is the

length x width x height

if you reduce each to 95% then your new volume is reduced

.95 x .95 x .95 = .857 of the original volume.

if you use the the full size stations and reduce just the lenght to 95% then your new volume is reduced

.95 x 1 x 1 = .95 of the original volume

Dave