On Wed, 28 Jan 2004 09:43:05 +1300, MC wrote:



DSK wrote:

JAXAshby wrote:

dougie, a "benefit" is something that adds to the overall effect. In
this case
there is no benefit because there is no problem with transoms not
being strong
enough on the size and type sailboats under discussion. Calling it a
benefit
doesn't make it one.


Let's see... an inherently stronger structure is not better than an
inherently weaker one? What sort of engineering is this? Oh wait, it's
JAXINEERING!



A reverse transom is still lighter and faster than a canoe and is
designed to be strong enough. Your argument is ridiculous.

Cheers

"The canoe stern, besides being a thing of beauty, is according to
Crealock, "a potential bow; for when the weather is truly bad, it is
the stern which will bear most of its venom."

The canoe stern is hardly unique to Valiant. The above quote from
Crealock was written relative to the PSC 37, also, coincidentally, in
the Sailboat Hall of Fame. Having a canoe stern doesn't seem to be
disqualifiying boats from the Hall of Fame

http://www.dreamcatcheryachts.com/pacific_seacraft/37/


As to Valiant, I think the history of the boat speaks for itself:

http://www.sailnet.com/valiant/valaccom.htm