I remember reading bout the extra skin added to Curlew and I also remember that other similar projects were mentioned,all being classed as...
In order to clarify my earlier remarks I have added an annotation to one of the images in post #1 and created a very crude CAD model to illustrate...
I don't doubt that the ambition can be achieved within the weight target but this may be affected by the weight of the particular 15mm ply.The...
For good information regarding construction,there is a good amount of information at Song of the Paddle Forum...
I offer no comment regarding the hull layup because I don't have specific knowledge of kayaks.Moulds are something I do know a bit about and I...
Don't go too light on the mould layup or you will regret it.It helps enormously to add stiffening features but the strong curvature is a good...
I am another who has never carried out the process,but if it is a case of adding a substantial skin to a hull that doesn't have rot issues,I can't...
The numbers might change a bit if the crew weight was factored in.
Have you run the same calculations for a 505?
If the boat still exists,it may be on a cradle at a remote spot in a marina.That is often the fate of of retired racing boats since they don't...
My condolences on having to do so much work to return to the point you were at before a moment's forgetfulness.I've never had a need to remove...
There's seating and then there is seating,which is to say that more details are needed.For slatted seats in a cockpit I'd start with something...
I still don't believe it will make a lot of difference because most planing sailboats with centreboards will have the board raised somewhat when...
In my world,weather helm is a condition that requires the rudder to operate at an angle so that the boat travels in a straight line.Tiller loading...
I would be surprised if making a change to the stern would make very much difference to a centreboarder.For one thing,the sections are so shallow...
I'd say stick with what went before.For one thing,the cost of epoxy is a lot higher than polyester and then there is the reality that even if you...
No chines would eliminate the Fairey Fox.
Well,if we take into account some of the more adventurous designs from Europe for less exposed stretches of water,you could possibly find...
You could build one of these and increase the station spacing a little to give the length.There shouldn't be any concerns about class racing...
Build a 22" extension on the transom?
