Test of 1/2 the hull -- Dane Andree agreed to meet me at Creve Coeur Lake on Wednesday evening, 8/28/10 and take photos of a test launching of half of Twilight's hull. The hull was wrapped in 6 mil plastic sheeting, but a small hole in the plastic admitted some water and I didn't want to sit in it. (Afterthought -- Now I wonder, why? I've been wet before.) Dane told me there was about six inches of freeboard on the (faux) transom, so I moved aft to see if I could sink it. The "bow" (actually the stern) rose to a ridiculous angle, with no water over the "square end."

Stability is fine, but I'm still not pleased with the design, and may try two more ideas -- a vee bottom, and/or maybe building the boat in three sections rather than two (one 10 ft center section, and two 5 ft sections.) During next test, I will sit with my back to first bulkhead and observe water line.

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