Regarding the Tybee specifically, I think developement would benefit by an "Open Class" with few if any rules regarding design. Because you are launching through surf, the transom hung rudder needs to go away, or fit a couple of robust sweeps so the crew could power out throught the surf (think of the Australian life guard competition where they row a dory through very heavy surf).
Last edited by pgp; 05/30/09 09:44 AM.