Larger VG

[rick berrey]

I know a larger VG would probable not generate the sales need to to justify the design . So over the years I have looked at scaling the VG26 by 10% . Looking at what went into the design I think it started as a VG27 and then scaled down . If I am right standing head room was a trade off when it came to sailing ability , and for standing head room 28' to 30' would have been perfered , so 10% would make the VG 26 a better sailing boat . But I want a little more than the 10% would give me , say 13% to 15% , I think a stright shaft diesel engine would easly fit that size range . But scaling over 10% brings a lot of unknowns with it , like would mast height need to be greater . Some things i have looked at are 10% + adding a skirt . Any input on pros and cons of scaling the VG26 over the 10% would be appreciated.

[Netpackrat]

Watching with interest, even if it is too big for my current circumstances.

[piperdown]

Definitely a JM question and I suspect he will respond within a day or two.
I know nothing about boat design but when reading some of his responses anything past 10% requires new calculations and the associated changes.