Brett

Brett,

Two years ago, you generously sent me a set of plans for your Bob-About 2. After 2 years of sporadic testing, it has become obvious that your hull has the lowest drag of anything I have tested. So after 2 years of playing with bottle boats, I have finally recognized the obvious, and built your hull into a finished Footy. A number of interesting things happened along the way. I probably cut the patterns a little too big to fit in the box, so I cut 1/4" off the stern. I also made the keel a little too big, so chopped 1/4" off the top of the prow. I also went too far in weight saving, consequently, the finished hull sits a little high in the water.

It had its maiden voyage on Thursday, and appeared to sail very well. I am guessing that it regains its water line length as soon as it heels.

I am planning on racing it in the AMYA Region 1 Footy Regatta in New Hampshire this weekend.

Thanks for stopping by! I am mad on Footys as you probably already know.
feel free to pm or e mail me to talk footys!!!