Question ref the old 21' hull

[Bigshrimpin]

Originally Posted by SandlapperGT

Was it that the 21 was faster given the available horsepower outboards at the time?

I think this is the answer and it's just a guess on my part . . . since the highest HP was 100 available in outboard form. Shortening the boat to 21 would make it lighter and faster, but that's just a guess on my part.

http://store.oldmercs.com/category_s/792.htm

I found this quote from Sandy.
"Carla said the best racers wanted the shortest hulls for less weight and more top end."

http://www.classicseacraft.com/commu...=24967&page=14