On Sun, 16 Jan 2005 09:14:52 -0800, "Brian Combs"
vaguely proposed a theory
.......and in reply I say!:

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You might try talking with the fishermen in the area since they have long
experience of what shapes work and which ones don't work well for their
waters. Then work from there.

I agree. I see the boats they use, and they look very seaworthy in
shape and design.

And after all they are the one that are going to use them. It will be
easier to persuade them to use the boats, and their lives are the ones
at stake.