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[FloatingBear]

OK Time for something new to chat about. What are the advatages and disadvantages of multi chine verses single chine hulls????

[Hirilonde]

single chine: less work, less material, more stable, can lean turn a little more effectively

multi chine: nice round look, less wetted surface so faster and/or easier to propel, handles waves more smoothly

The positives for each can be considered negatives for the other. Like all boats, designs are a compromise of characteristics. You have to decide which are most important for you. You can't have your cake and eat it too

[woodman]

The more chines (stringers) the heavier the boat...Here is my first kayakfoundry design multi chine hull..weighs about 33lbs.
http://www.texaskaya...=183413&start=0

[FloatingBear]

Thanks for the insight guys!

Mr Woodman that is a beautiful boat. Does she meet your speed expectations? Would you consider leasing her out for say $20 per year.

[Kudzu]

Dave hit the talking points pretty well. I will add one point to this, even though they are heavier they are still very light weight boats. My favorite boats are multi-chines because they are faster than hard chine designs. Most people probably won't notice the difference but I paddle several different boats and I notice small things.But if you like to paddle a little faster or sprint sometimes the difference is pretty big.

I paddled Sling Shot, a hard chine design, recently and it is close to Long Shots resistance figures. It's lighter and longer too. BUT, I gave up a lot of stability to get that lower resistance. It's not a beginners boat but it performs well. If you gain something in one area, you have to give up something in another.

[FloatingBear]

Don't ya just hate it when you can't bend the laws of physics ocassionally. It always has to be give and take.

I am guessing I will stick with single chine designs for our first boats.