Tom Schock unveiled his new boat (Hull #900) at the S20 Nationals in Eugene, OR in 1996. It's taken me this long to lose the photos, find them, and scan them in. This boat won the 1997 Nationals and many more 900 series boats have gone on to win National Championships. With less than forty 900 series boats on the water, they have become sought after.

The images show the major design change -- the open transom and the decks rolled down to the cockpit floor. This was intended to give the boat a more modern look and be friendlier on the crew. The left hand photo also has a good look at the new jib tracks. The left hand photo you get a good idea of what the boat looks like with the traveller moved forward 9".

This next shot is a close-up of the transom showing the detail of the new tiller and how it goes through the floor. Tom has also put a barney post on his boat so the main sheet will always be in the same place. Notice the new backstay and how it is split and attaches to the transom.

The last shot is taken looking into the starboard side of the V-berth. Notice the cutaway bulkhead. It makes it easier to move around up there and also lets more light in. The bulkheads are now fastened at the bottom with 1/4" bolts and big fender washers. This is a big plus as the boat gets older.