I like the Uni's idea. I get the whole "don't mix carbon and eglass" thing. Is this possibly a good application for some 12K carbon tow uni? I...
Thanks for bearing with me, Guys. as interest, here's a cross-sectional shot of the plans in this area. I circled the area where the crushing...
Thanks groper. I appreciate your comments about the boards, but don't intend to change their shape at this time. I would have concerns about...
Thanks Guys. Phil - here are a couple more shots. I have good access behind the crack as well. There is about 2 inches of solid glass around...
Thanks Phil. As info, 2 part foam was poured in after the initial build (by the home builder) to try to mitigate ongoing water ingress issues....
That is helpful info. I better understand the mixing of fibers now. And yes, repair or rebuild, I'll be using epoxy resin. From your figures,...
No need to apologize! I appreciate your candor. I intend to improve these leading edges as well. It appears there is enough material there to...
Ah, The fun continues! I pulled the boards for the first time last night and discovered that one of them took a hit in the past from the...
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Update: An update: I rebuilt the busted cassette somewhat beefier and re mounted it. Phil, I will try your stitching. Right now after the...
You're gonna get wet, Brother. It is a Panga attribute. Spray strakes etc might help a little, but it is sort of the nature of the beast....
I'll offer a suggestion when laying in glass. Cut your patches in progressively smaller sizes, and lay in your Largest patch of glass first....
Thanks for that redreuben! That mentions making the angle of the fence parallel to the waterline, which makes sense when placed that far down on...
I appreciate the thought that both you and Gary have put into that, and I agree - at speed, the bottom of the cassette is submerged. When the...
bah! - Blew up another cassette Saturday! Again, moving 12 knots+ rounding a downwind mark (no jibe) and BLAM! The tiller had no undue pressure...
as interest here is the rudder plan (NACA0013) [IMG] And the rudder actual: [IMG]
Guys - I couldn't see it at first, but now, on slowing down the video, I see that recurring bubble sliding down the face of the rudder. next time...
Very interesting....I still don't believe I have a ventilation issue, but your symptoms sound familiar.....
Thank you all for the insights. If we get a good breeze before the end of the season here, I intend to try in various combinations: Raising...
Thanks Powerabout - Yes, it is raked forward )you can see it in the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XZLZZpoOYU) You asked about the...
