chines

glen76 · 26-11-2004, 10:12 AM

in sb&rm they tested a ballistic with reverse scallop chines.. what are they then??

Jon Fuller · 26-11-2004, 10:33 AM

The Chine, or outer spray rail, usually has it's underside just about horizontal, or just turned down slightly.

A reverse chine, like that that of the revengers, has a very steep 'downturn' on the chine.
This is to reduce or eliminate the tendency to instability in roll, or chine walking.

Ben · 26-11-2004, 11:17 AM

Reverse chine. Sorry its hard to see due to my crap photo.

glen76 · 27-11-2004, 03:35 PM

and which bit is the scallop bit mean?

Ben · 27-11-2004, 03:43 PM

The scallop is the shape, a semi- circle. If you mean where is it on the boat, its visible on the far port side.

simon johnston · 27-11-2004, 06:33 PM

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Originally posted by Ben
The scallop is the shape, a semi- circle. If you mean where is it on the boat, its visible on the far port side.

whats port

Ben · 27-11-2004, 06:37 PM

A Portugese libation or where you head in a storm.