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Old 09-26-2024, 03:59 PM   #231 (permalink)
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If you cut a triangle out of a cylinder, the result will have three curved edges.

While you want two straight edges with the straight trapezoids.

Alternatively you could bend the trapezoids, which might be preferable.

The [rule of thumb/first approximation] used on the leading edges is 4% of the gross lateral width. IOW 4" for 8ft.

Longitudinal at the rear??? In any case it would reduce the wake area.

The roll-up rear door makes it livable, doesn't it.

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