John, Not of concern to this project but I can see no way that it costs $30K to build any iceboat unless you are paying for the labor and purchasing all...

It may be iceboater bs but I've talked to more than a few skeeter guys that say it costs $30,000.00 in materials to build a front cockpit type Clapp skeeter....

Wouldn't we like to show them a winged, mostly wood boat that will out-perform that (carbon sail) technology for much less $$. ... From:...

Ya the paint is something I just wanted to experiment with. I've had complaints that wood is hard to see while racing. That yellow should get some exposure. IB...

I can understand the visibility comment. brown dirt ... brown boat. I have the same problem with guys I Isablla ice boat with. They have clear mylar film...

John, the ST49 looks really nice, like all your wingboats. I agree that the bright color will help in visability, especially when there is dust on the playa....

Mark, I am designing the wing right now. I wont be able work on it for a while. I ended up having a lower back fusion last week. They want me to lay low for...