Flint was designed from the outset to be a dedicated rowing boat - the power and sailing options were after-thoughts. She rows beautifully in my biased opinion.
Fleet on the other hand has a hull-form which is not optimised for rowing, but because of her light-weight and lean hull, she does got surprisingly well - certainly much better than the typical aluminium outboard skiff (they are about as bad to row as you could imagine - even compared with an inflatable!
Here is Fleet in the only worthwhile clip I possess:-
Next is a nice clip from a Flint builder in Italy (I think) - such a pleasant little clip:-
These two clips should be viewed in the context of the previous post if you haven't read it already
"I love how you highlight the versatility of both boats. The Fleet certainly surprises with its rowing performance despite not being optimized for it!"
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"This is a really insightful comparison. It's amazing that even a lightweight hull like the Fleet can perform so well under oars."
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"The Flint sounds like a true rowing boat! It's always nice to see a boat that’s designed with purpose and excels at it."
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"Interesting to hear how the Fleet outperforms other boats like the typical aluminum skiffs. Those things are nearly impossible to row!"
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"This video really shows the importance of hull shape for rowing. The Flint clearly has an edge, but it's nice to see the Fleet hold its own."
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"It’s great that you shared this! As someone considering a new boat, I was torn between a dedicated rowing boat and something more versatile like the Fleet."
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