On Mon, 20 Oct 2003 00:20:02 GMT, "JAG JR"
wrote:

Anybody have any experience/built one oft these lightweight composite boats
(plans) on the web now?

Just wondereing how they compare to heavier boats in a sea/wind? Also in a
breeze/tide while docking?

Seems like sailors prefer a little weight. Am I wrong there?

Wrong as a generalization. Weight at the bottom of the keel is good in
a ballasted boat. In a high-performance CB boat any weight is bad. The
crew is the ballast.

Excess weight in the structure takes away from the possible ballast
and carrying capacity, so that is bad too, in any boat. But keeping
the structural strength while reducing structural weight costs money.


Rodney Myrvaagnes Opionated old geezer

Faith-based economics: It's deja voodoo all over again