Originally Posted by
Clinton1
Comparing the Japanese canoe's and the "Rob Roy/Swift".
The Japanese canoe's sit so much higher when on their sides, and seem very much wider and curved in the sides.
Seems that the Japanese canoes float on their sides 'almost dry', and then when the lower gunwale is pulled down during righting, due to the curve, there is less 'mouth' in the water too scoop in water.
The Rob Roy/Swift seems to be the opposite, minimal curve = a long part of the lower gunwale submerged and scooping up water.