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galt_57

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Since: Jul 12, 2006
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2006 1:30 am
Post subject: Drag?
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What determines the drag of a boat other than waterline length and
width?

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riverman

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2006 6:54 pm
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<galt_57 RemoveThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> What determines the drag of a boat other than waterline length and
> width?
>

Surface material, water density, hull shape, velocity, generated waves,
wetted area....the list goes on. Here's a good summary article:
http://www.sailinganarchy.com/YD/2003/whatadrag.htm

--riverman

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