Join us for Part 1 as we interview iconic boat designer David Yost. 'DY' answers customer questions while we discuss his beginnings in the boat industry and his evolution as the world's premier canoe designer.
Timestamps:
1:09- Can you create a new 16.8 Cruiser with some design tweaks?
2:00- Since there's such history with the Chestnut design, do you have to factor that in when you design a new boat?
5:50- What do you foresee the next generation of canoe designs to be?
9:04- Which boat did you learn the most from?
11:20- When building a prototype, do you often get it right on the first try?
12:12- How did you get into canoe design?
14:37- How do you get inspiration for your new designs?
19:24- How did you meet Bill Swift?
22:14- Do you have any designs you're working on right now? (sneak peak)
25:05- What lead you to determine the chine shape and hull shape of the DY Special?
28:50- How did the DY Special lead to the Shockwave?
31:50- The evolution of 'chines' in DY designs
33:15- Is there a canoe design that you've wanted to do, but haven't had the chance yet?
36:20- What is the biggest obstacle you face when designing a new boat?
37:50- How many boats have you built prototypes for over the years? How many production boats?
38:26- How do you decide seat positions and seat heights?
40:30- What is the industry standard for measuring rocker, and what is your method?
42:35- What is your favourite boat that you've designed?
45:10- What is your favourite Loon Works boat?
45:47- Can you explain the design philosophies between yourself and fellow designer John Winters?
48:00- What is your dream paddle trip?
49:20- What is your favourite canoe colour scheme?
50:20- What is your favourite two person tripping canoe? (tripping stories)
53:20- What is your favourite Swift solo canoe or pack boat? (more tripping stories)
55:45- Since we can use computer technology to design the best contours/shapes, why do we keep making new Prospectors?
57:15- How should consumers make the choice between a Prospector or a Keewaydin design?
58:45- What are the factors paddlers that should consider when deciding between an Adirondack or a Kiwassa style kayak?
61:30- Do you see yourself continuing to design boats in the future? How has your son Carl gotten involved in recent years?
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4 окт 2024
