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Bit off topic but I didn't know where else to put it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLMOdhce-Pk Cool hand on the tiller. LOL

The big plus: They're faster and roomier The big minus: They are not self righting. The reason I came here: This may be the new solar cell technology which could change the world, and power your boat. :) http://www.popsci.com/popsci/flat/bown/2007/green/item_59.html

Me again (Love the thread :)) You mention strip plank cedar and epoxy. Is that where they fix the keel, stem, stern & gunwhales with a tempory internal mould and form the hull with two diagonal plys of cedar, epoxy? This form of construction revolutionised the skiffs in the '50s. Before then...

I assume the top picture is your Simpson Cat. It looks as if the luff of the genoa is is fixed to the lee gunwale. I imagine this would add to power but it would also add to instability in gusty conditions if it is so. Could you fill me in on this?