Yup, Specmar.Aus is right on track. Steven Pollard's designs are well suited for Washington's environment and resale market. This is an...
Practice It's much easier, faster, and less expensive to study proper construction techniques through active repair work aboard an existing boat....
Here's one simple catamaran design that sounds similar. It's supposed to be a pretty decent little boat....
Pretty much covered that in the first post... DC
Math texts I had the same need for basic math review. I researched the various texts and wound up with these two VERY GOOD ones. They're both...
I've had great fun sailing cat rigged dinghies backwards simply by backing the sail, and maintaining attention to the helm. Once the boat starts...
Here's what I use, Robert. Secure the perimeter with double sided tape and allow the rest to float. Have fun....
Mr. Sponberg, Thank you for this and your other posts. I have learned quite a bit from you. I appreciate the fact that you offer so much to...
And I would suggest that you would have the same prospects with motivational speaking. ;) Actually, to be fair, I rather enjoy the challenge...
I'm currently building to this design, which I feel may offer some benefits to disabled sailors. This is a tried and true design, having...
Geez, hard crowd. I guess I may be just as kind regarding some cutting edge raceboats. Different strokes, different folks. Matt, she looks...
Hi Aaron. Have fun. DC
You can find Hamilton and Mayline tables, often with Vemco V Track machines, on Ebay. Keep in mind that shipping for one of these beasts can cost...
Gonzo, it might be argued that your reaction is your responsibilty. Dialogue was opened sufficiently to warrant a reply from you. DC
It is particularly frustrating to deal with so many guests on a single thread. I'm all for mandatory registration. It's anonymous and free....
Even if there is no standard within the industry, it sure would be helpful to the consumer, be it the builder, or eventual owner, to know what the...
You mean, weight is 40% of displacement. I would prefer it if all designs included the dry weight and design displacement, as then the...
People drop out, and are thrown out of ivy league schools too. I remain quite satisfied with my education with YDS. Sara, if you truly are...
I have to agree with Tom. Moorage is getting more expensive, everywhere. Speed is fun and safe. Why spend gobs of money making a slow mono faster,...
box beam Hi Jonathan. A box beam strongback is just a long box, or two, side by side. Typically, the box beam is built 3 sided, with the...
