On Mon, 30 Aug 2004 03:44:58 GMT, "dixon"
wrote:
I have wondered if the paddle type is flawed in theory. If you placed the
paddle in uninteruped water, such as say alongside or in front of the boat
it should be accurate except for water current. I've been suspicious about
the water the boat is displacing being accelerated along the bottom of the
hull.
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All of the high quality paddle wheel speed units have a calibration
control where you can compensate for hull effects.