It appears that there is currently a clear choice for designers between either ‘modern’ or ‘traditional’ hull designs, which produce quite different handling characteristics. This provides a significant challenge for designers to adopt the significant benefits of both hull types, without inheriting any of the poor handling qualities. 

Just in case you enjoyed Part One, a reminder that part two is now out! In this episode they take delivery of a lovely piece of oak and make the keel. They also make the stem and put all together on the strongback and the GoPro starts to develop a mind of its own.