Thank you, PAR. I will very seriously consider hollow spars (it also depends on materials availability - I already have solid sticks but it's...
Sure, you are right - 32 sqm. I will update original post.
Thank you TeddyDiver and PAR. Foremast: Sail area: 32 sq m (344 sq ft), of which 50% is foresail Luff length: 5300 mm (17.4') Length from...
I'm slowly progressing on the project. I think that I more or less finished with the rig plan. Now, I need to make holes in the mast partners...
Thanks for your answers! I took timeout to think about it and I have few comments now. But what about fisherman's staysail? Is it effective...
I'm building a gaff-rigged schooner and need to make some decisions regarding sail plan/rigging. I have some very preliminary sketches and would...
No, this is Juno keel. The keel is 10"x10", and it certainly does not twist when I push frames! This is a flex in the metal floors (not in the...
Hi, Could you please explain me which forces are applied to the floors of the wooden boat? I don't know if it's ever possible to calculate...