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Thank you for the prompt reply, Mark. From what you say, I can see that the GE16 would be more suited to to what I am looking for. k.

Thank you for your reply, Mark. I have to say that I do prefer the curvature in the freeboard of the XR457, but I am really looking for a design that will carry 6 people comfortably. Would it be possible to 'stretch' the XR457 so that it had the same LOA and LWL as the Gulf Explorer? Or would that unbalance your design? k.

Can this design be built in strip plank instead of sheet ply? If it can, what quantity of 16ft strips is needed? What are the pros & cons between the two approaches? What are the expected top speeds of this design using 50 and 75 hp engines?

Two questions: 1 - As these are quite expensive (~£100), is there one size that would best suit boats between 12 and 23 feet? 2 - Are the filling boards of much value? And if so, what size would be best?