Michael Askin wrote: > I think some of the others boats may have had a HA2 on the run - I > think they were faily common in working boats at one point. I also > noticed from your website that the back end is not original - how well > has the swim been made. I presume you've seen the incredable lines of > an original and explains why historic boats swim so well.
Yes there were/are a few other HA2s around in Joshers. The new stern doesn't have that incredible shape below the waterline - its very much like a modern craft in that sense. I've always presumed that the shape you are referring to was based on a butty but I've no idea if that is deliberate or indeed how much it contributes to handling. My own boat is very easy to handle and makes very little wash going forwards but a pig in reverse as it is impossible to steer so it may well be. I took some pics of Minnow out of the water a few months ago. I'll post them onto my site when I do an update but with other projects my own site hasn't been touched in 2 or 3 years so don't hold your breath ;-) Steve NB Bream
