2 metre rc trimaran project

[Corley]

I've lifted the first set of test float hull sides out of the mold and they look pretty good. I might not be making a new female molds and just work with these. Main hull halve plugs are next to be constructed.

 

[Jim Caldwell]

What is the lay up, they look too thin and flexible. Remember carbon is 225% stiffer for the same weight.

 

[Corley]

Hi Jim, these were not final hull molds I just wanted to have a look at the surface quality from the mold and shape.

 

[Jim Caldwell]

In that case they look good.

 

[Corley]

I've managed to get a bit done on this project lately. Looking at the 1/4 scale beams as drawn in the plan I decided to loft them out at full scale to confirm their fairness. They were not in total agreement with a fair curve in places so it shows the benefit of drawing things on paper if possible.

 

[Corley]

I've noticed that someone put a note on my User CP asking where I obtained plans for this design. They are available from Cornwall Model Boats and they ship internationally.

http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/mar2607.html

 

[Konstanty]

How to design an experimental boat 3m long ? Sponsor would have to be 3M.

 

[Corley]

How to design an experimental boat 3m long ? Sponsor would have to be 3M.

I don't think it would gain much traction even 2 metre boats are pretty rare the most popular RC multihull class is the smaller Mini 40 multihull. Lugging a 3 metre model multihull around would be quite a job due to the bulk particularly if it was a square trimaran.

 

[Konstanty]

3m

This is my proposition experimental an proa with reefing wingsail and canting keel 3 m length for Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company "3M".