Much time and thought goes into the design and construction of a good rowing or sailing dinghy. Getting the placement of seats, stretchers, risers, and oarlock heights just right for comfortable rowing, locating the centerboard trunk so she balances correctly under sail, and making sure that every plank line and curve is fair and satisfying to the eye are some of the considerations that come to mind. Often it seems that less effort goes into protecting all that careful work during the larger percentage of time when the boat is not actually being used.
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