Design of Sea-Going rowing boats

Design of Sea-Going rowing boats A guide for users Introduction Seagoing rowing boats of high performance are difficult to design because of the multiplicity of conflicting factors to do with ergonomics and seakeeping, combined with the low power available to drive the boat. The type of use is also important. A boat designed for 2/3 hour excursions might be quite different in hull form compared to a flat out racer designed to race over a 45 minute course. The diagram below illustrates some of the factors that go into making a good rowing boat. As can be seen,almost every factor conflicts with another. For example, speed dictatesa narrow hull, whilst for stability a wider hull is required. Because of the limited power available the compromises inherent in a good seaboat design are very finely drawn. More to Follow