I just started another thread on this topic in the Design and Function Forum.
Far as I know, every E35II I've seen, including ours, features double fore/aft lowers. Also, I wrote a response to Ted Brewer's Comparisons article and GOB's editor wrote today and said he forwarded my email to Mr Brewer.
If Hull #1 featured only one lower, as Martin said, the question is, how many were made that way? Or, was #1 the only one?
Capt Dan G>E35II "Kunu"