I believe that had nothing to do with the boats his kids might produce. I think it was to see how good the CFD software is that they might be using for the 70 that they are working on (high dollar boat--limited production that we saw when we visited the factory). I think they put in the data for a D and then used one to see how close the computer's output is to the real boat. If it is close then maybe they can trust the computer's output for the 70. My guess.
The boats the kids are suppose to make in Florida are a 26 that is similar to the 26 M, but supposedly not the M, and a 22 of unknown design. There is no mention though that they are getting the molds for the present 26 M. Strange?
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I recall the discussion of the 26D #'s being used for the 70'.
I am skeptical that the 26D design will transfer to a 70'. I think there must be a better shape overall. Maybe the idea isn't to just stretch it out in different spots.
I think todays boat makers seem to be aiming toward a planing hull shape. (Maybe I'm on the SA site too much.)
On Thursday I was at the Toronto boat show and noticed the large sailboats all had nice wide butts with lots of access for stern docking. (That didn't come out right...)
I see postings noting that they had to measure it for the 70. Then I've seen posting saying that all the 26'ers were computer Designed.
I'm just having a hard time convincing myself that the company couldn't just use design software to copy the hull shape. (I've seen an app that will do that!) As simple as downloading a picture or 2! Heck, walk around anything while videoing and get a 3D drawing in the end.
That's why I'm kind of skeptical.
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