tcm
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I have noticed that many boats tend to "slam". Does this happen everywhere, or only in England?
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Slamming
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bob_tyler
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everywhere
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Anchorite
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Didn't used to: it's modern boat design, big front cabin and much lighter. In the
good old days you could hardly squash a paid hand up front and the V shape
cut into the seas with a lush musical squish which largely compensated the afore-
mentioned hand for his cramped quarters.
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good old days you could hardly squash a paid hand up front and the V shape
cut into the seas with a lush musical squish which largely compensated the afore-
mentioned hand for his cramped quarters.
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davidwf
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forefoot
Whats ment by the forefoot? I've seen articles refering to a deep forefoot not sure if its good or bad.
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Whats ment by the forefoot? I've seen articles refering to a deep forefoot not sure if its good or bad.
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ColdFusion
New member
Re: forefoot
This refers to the f'ward part of one's foot. A deep forefoot is usually the result of severe swelling brought on by slamming something into it (see above). The owner of a deep forefoot always considers it to be a bad thing unless SWMBO mentioned the word 'paintbrush' within the 2 previous weeks.
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This refers to the f'ward part of one's foot. A deep forefoot is usually the result of severe swelling brought on by slamming something into it (see above). The owner of a deep forefoot always considers it to be a bad thing unless SWMBO mentioned the word 'paintbrush' within the 2 previous weeks.
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DanTribe
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Re: forefoot
I think you'r confusing foot with skin.
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I think you'r confusing foot with skin.
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Observer
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Nice one. nm
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david_e
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Definately happens in Wales.
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Heckler
Active member
slamming in wales
is when the pretty sheep slams her hind feet on to the front bit of your wellies
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is when the pretty sheep slams her hind feet on to the front bit of your wellies
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davidhand
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Re: slamming in wales
No I think that's in Scotland. Which brings us to the old one, "why do Scotsmen wear kilts? 'cos sheep can hear zippers.
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No I think that's in Scotland. Which brings us to the old one, "why do Scotsmen wear kilts? 'cos sheep can hear zippers.
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oldsaltoz
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Re: forefoot
G'day David,
seeing as this is your 100th post, I think it deserves a serious answer, banter is easy.
The stem - Is the forward edge of the bow. (Fore)
The Forefoot - Is the point the front of the keel / bottom of boat, meets the stem. located at the foot of the stem if you get my drift.
So a craft with a deep forefoot would slam less than one with shallow forefoot. However, in light air the shallow forefoot would offer less drag if sailing or under power.
Deep forefoot, less slam, but more fuel and slower.
Shallow forefoot, more slam, less fuel and faster.
Of course this is only a generality, as design plays a very big part in the final equation.
All boats are nothing but a collection of compromises, you give up one thing to achieve another, be it speed, comfort, space, safety, draft / draught or the size of the mooring or pen you have or just how much you want to spend, all compromises.
Hope this helps and congratulations on your first 100 posts, may we all see thousands more.
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G'day David,
seeing as this is your 100th post, I think it deserves a serious answer, banter is easy.
The stem - Is the forward edge of the bow. (Fore)
The Forefoot - Is the point the front of the keel / bottom of boat, meets the stem. located at the foot of the stem if you get my drift.
So a craft with a deep forefoot would slam less than one with shallow forefoot. However, in light air the shallow forefoot would offer less drag if sailing or under power.
Deep forefoot, less slam, but more fuel and slower.
Shallow forefoot, more slam, less fuel and faster.
Of course this is only a generality, as design plays a very big part in the final equation.
All boats are nothing but a collection of compromises, you give up one thing to achieve another, be it speed, comfort, space, safety, draft / draught or the size of the mooring or pen you have or just how much you want to spend, all compromises.
Hope this helps and congratulations on your first 100 posts, may we all see thousands more.
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