Old Nick wrote in message . ..
On Sat, 17 Apr 2004 17:58:37 +0200, "Steve Lusardi"
vaguely proposed a theory
......and in reply I say!:
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If I am rowing a boat in a breeze, _and the windage is the same_, I
would prefer to be rowing the lighter boat. I has less warter
friction.

BTW. Your post compares an _architect's_ statements about _living_ in
corks and icecubes, to illustrate the problems between an inflatable
vs an aluminium boat, to talk about the relative "weights" (densities)
of GRP vs wood, and your apparent aim is to say that GRP is heavier
than wood, if one really thinks about it.

Care to elucidate?

Jess,
If you are inferring that GRP is lighter than wood, it is the unusual case
if it is. GRP and its derivitives have many advantages, but light weight is
not one. The best example I could give is trying to row an aluminum skiff or
an inflatable in a breese. An architech once said to me "Would you rather
live in a cork or in an ice cube?" Lightweight craft have their place in
racing and carrying. If you don't race and you don't intend to carry it on
your back, weight is on the bottom of your list of important items.
Steve


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I went on a guided tour not long ago.The guide got
us lost. He was a non-compass mentor.........sorry
........no I'm not.

Well, as one who sells boats to folks who want everything, including
light weight I have a comment. I personally think that most want light
boats for many reasons, none of which ususally have anything to do
with water! Thinking of storage or moving and such... Anyway, once you
get on the water, I would think a boat with more weight would have
many advantages over the lightweight junk I build, really, but don't
tell anyone.
Scotty