Measurer's Memo

Discussion of wood flotation design for new Thistle hulls, particularly focusing on the legal flotation tank design developed by Howard King of Indianapolis with built-in tanks that are legal provided the top of the sump tank is parallel to the water line.

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• flotation design
• wood hulls
• Howard King
• Indianapolis