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Re: I didn't realize . . .
By:Glen Smith
Date: 3/17/2008, 11:15 am
In Response To: I didn't realize . . . (Mike Scarborough)

: . . . that you were probably talking SOF designs, where depth to sheer plays
: an important part in hull shape.

: Mike

Mike, it does play a more important role in a SOF but even with a stripper I refer to this measurement to make sure the sheer won't be a knuckle basher for the paddler, especially on wide designs.

Glen in Baie-St-Paul.

Messages In This Thread

Other: What is "depth to sheer"
Erin Hurst -- 3/16/2008, 8:04 pm
Re: Other: What is "depth to sheer"
Glen Smith -- 3/16/2008, 8:33 pm
Re: Other: What is "depth to sheer"
Erin Hurst -- 3/16/2008, 9:06 pm
Re: Other: What is "depth to sheer"
Glen Smith -- 3/16/2008, 9:23 pm
I didn't realize . . .
Mike Scarborough -- 3/17/2008, 10:26 am
Re: I didn't realize . . .
Glen Smith -- 3/17/2008, 11:15 am
Re: Other: What is "depth to sheer"
Mike Scarborough -- 3/17/2008, 9:01 am