alt Hacker NewsWhy do these extreme rowing and sailing boats look so weird
Its always a form factor I’ve never seen before
Where can I learn more about this scene?
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jtokoph • today at 6:28 PM
I always assumed it was because they had storm resistant cabins for sleeping and supply storage.
Daily use boats probably don’t need as much in that respect.
nephihaha • today at 6:26 PM
Because there are big waves in the open ocean and people need to sleep?
It’s an ocean-going row boat with 2 cabins. Most row boats you’ve seen are probably hyper-light and designed for still water.
The model of this boat:
https://www.rannochadventure.com/boats-2/r25