seahouse wrote:I don't recall seeing it discussed here before, and it may or may not have a bearing on this topic, but the M has an asymmetrical hull, particularly noticeable in the lower bow area. It is more convex on one side than the other, and IIRC, it might even be slightly concave. I've noticed it on several M's, so it's in the mould. I have not visited the factory, and I know moulds are expensive, but I don't know how many moulds (if more than 1) there are (have been) for the M hull. More moulds= faster production capability. Anyone know?
It's enough that it would almost certainly have an effect on the hydrodynamics of the boat. It may not be present in the X mould, I have not looked at any X's up close.
-Brian.
I've seen the factory floor, and I only saw one mould. Not saying there aren't more, but I'm pretty sure only one is in production use. I personally have not noticed an assymetry but I'll be on the lookout for it now. It could certainly explain a pointing difference. I rather doubt that it's possible, because I'm pretty sure that mould was CNC milled from CAD sources, so it should be incredibly accurate.
