The CA 1900 RW, began in response to Professional BoatBuilder magazine’s Design Challenge.
The contest charges builders with creating a trailerable boat — less than 2,700 pounds — with maximum 25 hp that burns less than 2 gallons per hour at a 15-knot cruising speed.
And must be able to safely get home against a steady 15-knot breeze with higher gusts, and a 2′ to 3′ chop. This 2’ to 3’ chop is what must be overcome to get a comfortable ride.
This leaves a flat bottom skiff out of the running with the 15-knot + breeze.