Interesting post about testing for Greg K! These boats are just about bulletproof. Most people assume them to be fragile but they have to be robust in order to easily withstand the forces present once they're out of the water.

Bug Man! Mary says, "hi".

Hotdamn! With the offer of a cheap P-19 hull (you got change for a twenty?) I'll have to put up or shut up! I think the Rave uses the same mast section as the P-19. First, I want to as-built the Rave frame onto a drawing. After that I would need to as-built p-19 hull. God, that would be pretty wouldn't it? I hope the final weight wouldn't kill the idea. With my amateur engineering I might end-up with a heavier boat with killer looks.

I love Lake Santa Fe. Big lake, gorgeous Florida cypress shoreline. (See the background in the photos on doranoster.com, click on "Getting It Up" for the foil uphauls that he designed.) Hollis and Doran might could be talked into getting out there for a while if Hollis hasn't sold his Rave. I know he had some lookers this spring but I think they cooled after considering the setup time involved. Doran still checks into the Windrider Yacht Club forum once in a while. Maybe I could drag Mike McGarry (Rave test pilot) up there, too, for a brainstorming session. Jennifer could have some fun and input but it would be a bit of a drive up to Gainesville. Jen could stay at our place in O-town if you wanted to make a pitstop overnight up and back.

I'll stay in touch. I'm sure I have your phone number and e-mail in my address book.