boat building (OT)

[Richard Brekne]

Farrell wrote:
> 
> Now, now, Robert. The sailboat in my backyard is only 19 feet long (at the water line), or roughly twice the length of a concert grand piano. However, it weighs 5,000 lbs., roughly 5 times that of a concert grand.
> 

So... whats the total tension over the bow ? What about its vibrational
modes ? And at what speed and course does it hit resonance ? Never mind
whether it floats or not... can you play the darn thing or not ??


me... hic