I concur that my ancient SC15 (1984 BostonWhaler!) beats banana-hulled HC16s. I haven't gone up against any of the newer HC hulls.
The discussion of the SC hull design is intriguing, but I have to say that the increased section above the waterline at the bow makes tacking tough in heavy air.
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- September 26th, 2013, 12:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hobie 16
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- September 26th, 2013, 12:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Labor Day Weekend Sailing with my girls
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Re: Labor Day Weekend Sailing with my girls
Fantastic!
- September 26th, 2013, 12:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: America's Cup
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Re: America's Cup
I look forward to learning exactly how Team USA improved their boat speed. They were significantly faster in the later races. Do you think it was something in the foil design? Also, what is their definition of overlapped? At one time, wasn't there a minimum distance (forestay to rudder post, or some...