I have used it in the production of 50 Dinghies. It is a strong light core when properly wetted out. The greatest advantage is it is no more...
Thanks Chuck, I like the 8' because people can enter safely from the bow and she rows easy and trails excellent under tow. she runs well in a chop...
Chuck, I like the hull form and sheer, The hull extension is smart. It gives you a lot longer running surface. (I planed to do a similar thing on...
I designed and manufactured 2 dinghy models,an 8' LOA x4' wide tunnel hull and a shortened version 6'9" LOA same width. The 8' will do 15k in flat...
This showes the hull shape of the 8' design.Which will do 24 Knots in flatwater with a 7 HP and 160 lb skipper.
At 6'-9" this version will fit on the fore deck of most cursing sailboats. It does not plane but will do 4.5 knots all day with a 3.5 HP
This hull is like most cats is extremely stable. 515 lbs on the sheer rail center seat before water starts to enter. With a 5 HP & 160 LB...
Hand sketch rendering - maker on tracing paper
3D computer rendered model side profile 116 MY with Photoshop touch up.
3D compute model rendering with no touch up
This is Photoshoped to show the hull shape and is traveling at 15 knots close halled.
The 16 is a highly refined concept from the original 'Mono cat' started in 1965 (masters thesis Syracuse U). Four major changes to the hulls, 2'...
This concept provides a 7' cabin for two and day sails 6 adults, with150sq. foot of sail and a spinnaker option it proved to be very fast on the...
Originally introduced as the X-TWO, four production models were produced. This one was raced extensively under a Portsmouth Rating 96 and in 18 to...
