V Hull History
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I found this to be an interesting read to help me cope with the off-season blues.
https://www.boatblurb.com/post/why-the-v-bottom-hull-is-one-of-boating-s-most-revered-designs
https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/editorial-features/don-aronow-power-florida-boat-racing-champion-death
https://www.boatblurb.com/post/why-the-v-bottom-hull-is-one-of-boating-s-most-revered-designs
https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/editorial-features/don-aronow-power-florida-boat-racing-champion-death
2006 390 EC
2008 350 EC
Georgian Bay
2008 350 EC
Georgian Bay
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You inspired me to do some reading, followed by watching this 3-part series on the 1967 racing season. Seems very much like car racing in that era, where the driver's physical stamina matters as much as anything else.
At one point, it says: "And if you sink an offshore racing boat, say goodbye to thirty thousand dollars!" But even with inflation, that's only $262k today. Seems like a bargain compared to modern racing boats!
Can’t imagine blasting over to Nassau with one of those on your melon.