What does the name of the beast matter? Getting some of these boats on the water is the important point at this stage.
Would you build one of these (at 12 feet) if you got a set of plans and a building description? I will, but not yet, as there is an F-16 brewing there..
To be a bit on-topic. I definately think it should be a formula class, not OD or SMOD. That way homebuilding and affordability will be a possibility wherever the 'class' might decide to go.
Exactly! But only if it is a 12-foot formula class. The smaller the boat, the greater the differences are with only small increments in length.
12'10" is a HUGE difference from 12'. No comparison in terms of performance and speed.
And, yes, I WILL try to build a boat if Phill is right about his simpler design, He said,
The first shape is aimed at bringing people into the sport and if push comes to shove could be built with a knife, screw driver, saw, plane, hammer and tape measure.
The magic in this is not in the refined hull shape but the method of construction, time involved and cost.
I think this boat will still give the newcomers what they need to get hooked.
THIS idea is exciting, at least to me.
