Originally Posted by scooby_simon
Originally Posted by Undecided

The extra width is also needed for the curved boards since the lift forces on the curved boards decrease righting moment via the leward board.




Eh? The leeward board is pushing the hull up, thus increasing RM!!!


reduced RM... look where the COE of the board is in relation to the hull centerline.

Last edited by macca; 10/21/10 02:09 AM.
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