Michel Selig II
The Construction of The Classic Six Metre Model Yacht Michel Selig II
The Construction of The Classic Six Metre Model Yacht Michel Selig II
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A. Six Metre yachts<br />
Six Metre yachts are built according to the International Rule<br />
which was first drafted in 1907. They are among the most<br />
beautiful yachts in existence, with long forward and aft<br />
overhangs. They are referred to as "Sixes" or "6mR's".<br />
A comparison of 6mR hulls. The top boat is the 1985<br />
"Capriccio". The 2nd the 1930 Totem and the bottom<br />
one the 1938 Goose, perhaps the most successful Six of<br />
all times.<br />
A rule is different from a class. The hulls of boats of the same<br />
class are all identical (more or less).<br />
A rule is an equation which specifies the relationship between<br />
various parameters of a boat, with a number as the solution of<br />
the equation. The current equation for the International Rule is:<br />
where:<br />
L = the overall length
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