On Fri, 16 Apr 2004 07:24:43 +0000 (UTC), "James"
wrote:

Pound for pound. Wood is much stronger than GRP

Let's update that a little.

In 1970, some wood construction could be stronger than production GRP
(at the same weight) then available.

GRP covers a variety of things nowadays.





Rodney Myrvaagnes NYC J36 Gjo/a


Capsizing under chute, and having the chute rise and fill without tangling, all while Mark and Sally are still behind you

Rodney Myrvaagnes ) writes:
On Fri, 16 Apr 2004 07:24:43 +0000 (UTC), "James"
wrote:

Pound for pound. Wood is much stronger than GRP

Let's update that a little.

In 1970, some wood construction could be stronger than production GRP
(at the same weight) then available.

GRP covers a variety of things nowadays.

technically it would not be Glass Reinforced Plastic since replacing the
glass with some other fibre seems to be how the weight has been
reduced, also stronger more flexible plastics which allow thinner layups.

however, from what I've read about the heavy vs light question,
heavy is for crusing, light is for racing.

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On 17 Apr 2004 12:55:21 GMT, (William R.
Watt) wrote:
however, from what I've read about the heavy vs light question,
heavy is for crusing, light is for racing.

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It's more like comfort versus speed. Light boats have a quicker more
uncomfortable motion going through big seas, and that is amplified by
their faster speed as well.