: Hi Craig,

: The hull your building could it be based on the CLC Pax 20 design?
: If so you will notice that CLC had a drop down skeg in the plan
: or kit. Their reasoning had to do with exactly what you
: describe. I built mine with a rudder, however in a down wind
: condition the rudder can be out of the water when you are on top
: of the wave. The Pax acts great on flat water but in bumpy seas
: the hard chine can grab a bit when waves pass under.
: This is just my limited experience in the Pax on rough water.
: Clayton Plunkett

Hi Clayton,
I am using the pax 20 hull as a platform. Have reduced width at beam and catch, raised sheer line from cockpit forward, removed bow transom. i have some progress pics onyoutube - search for BoofHead65 if interested.

I expect that th understern rudder will alleviate yhe problem but if not, I will think about reshaping the stern keel line. Forthis reason, i will use temporary decks for and aft until I am happy.

Cheers, Craig

I expect that yhe under