Presentations and discussion, boardroom, Richview, UCD.
Sean Hughes - Galway Hooker
Issues discussed:
Tumblehome
Safe cargo
Economic incentives for construction
Carvel construction
Sheerline
Building on slips
Cod's head, Mackerel's tail design
Working boat - Racing boat
Robyn Marren - Kerry Naomhog
Issues discussed:
Softwood vs Hardwood
Speed of construction
Boats and rocks
Mobility on land
Building without plans
Flexibility
Narrow boats, advantages
Ed White - Waterford Prong
Shallow draft design
Stability for fishing
Low air draft
Low visibility design
Low freeboard designs for rivers
Durability
Patrick Carey - Bantry Bay Longboat
Issues discussed:
Versatility and multi-purpose design
European heritage of Irish boat designs
Length and speed
Advantages of several masts and low cut sails
Advantages and disadvantages of low straight keels with no rocker
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