there is something about scow hull shapes that makes them incredibly interesting for a naval architect. IT IS NOT JUST ABOUT CRACKING A NEW CODE, WHICH OF COURSE HAS A …

Scow schooners had a broad, shallow hull, and used centreboards, bilgeboards or leeboards rather than a deep keel. The broad hull gave them stability, and the retractable foils allowed …

For a dinghy sailor, the surprising thing here is how controllable everything remains even at top speed: not only does a scow’s (completely flat) hull shape naturally tend to plane upright, but …

Oct 25, 2023 · There has been a raft of new sailing scows announced this year, with the cruising market following the racing world in design philosophy.

third part of 3 part series looking at scow hull shapes. part 1 and 2 were shorter version of the article ‘new design paradigm’ published in 2011 in seahorse magazine. now time to look at …

Scow This simple-to-construct, flat-bottomed hull type tends to be a slow mover that will pound in waves, but it is very stable in calm waters on a breezeless day. Dory

Scow hulls have a distinct shape that sets them apart from traditional sailboat hulls. With a flat and wide profile, scow hulls maximize waterline length, which translates into higher speeds. …

Hull frame for a scow shanty hull. My framing plan is a variation of George Buehler's approach on River Walker and Rufus. It uses 2x6s, 2x4s, 1x4s and 1/2" ply gussets.

2 days ago · Scow hull shapes were present in New York waters as early as 1717. And while the evolution of the scow barge is little understood, by the late nineteenth century there was very …

Sep 29, 2004 · The scow hull type likes matterials that are stiff for thier weight such as lumber and plywood. With a GRP hull you may end up using an inordinate amount of of roving, matt, and …