Hello Rober, I would not go too skinnier, It is a combination of boyancy and rounded shape to prevent bows diggigging in or pitchpoling. You would also want boyancy  high up in the event of a knock down at 80 to 90 degrees.  I think you need a good compromise perhaps an eliptcal shape would be good.  Just a thought.   Happy sailing, George Kuck Chestertown, Md. --- On Thu, 6/11/09, Robert <cateran1949@yahoo.co.uk> wrote: From: Robert <cateran1949@yahoo.co.uk> Subject: [harryproa] Re: preglassed panels....weights... bows To: harryproa@yahoogroups.com.au Date: Thursday, June 11, 2009, 9:32 AM -DOn't understand DER. I agree about wanting rounder foredecks on the lw hull. It would shed water much better. I'd go further and have the top of the bows much skinnier than the bottoms. -- In harryproa@yahoogrou ps.com.au, Doug Haines <doha720@... > wrote: > > Recent Activity  41 New Photos Visit Your Group Y!7 Toolbar Get it Free! easy 1-click access to your groups. Yahoo!7 Groups Start a group in 3 easy steps. Connect with others. .

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