Sensor9615, Welcome to the forum. You will need a naval architect to design a new keel for you. The shape and volume of the keel and bulb will...
No. You need the Lines Plan and offset tables to do the necessary calculations. Eric
WingandaPrayer--Welcome to the forum. First off, I'll direct you to my website and the article on the state of the art of free-standing masts and...
Probably not. Magazines actually like to have their information passed around as long as it is properly credited, as you suggest. You might add...
Hi Paul, Yes, I am aware of the many variations of that phrase, and it's purported meanings. But that is the way my father used it. I am also...
One of my father's favorites: Non illegitimis carborundum: "Don't let the ******** grind you down."
I realize that this is an old thread, but I'd like to point out that I wrote an article for SAIL magazine back in March 1984 (over 30 years ago!)...
Congratulations! Will you be designing in wood or perhaps in composite? Post pictures when the design is done and once the boat gets built. Eric
Hi Andy, Yes, it will likely work. You have to make sure that the side seats are truly watertight so that they provide sufficient buoyancy that...
Here are a recent few from my on-going collection: 159. Money can’t buy happiness, but it does bring you a more pleasant form of misery....
FirthofForth: I happen to be sitting here at my computer on a late Sunday afternoon, which is what naval architects do, sometimes. Or more...
FirthofForth, You raise a number of issues. I think a lot of clients say they don't care about performance, and practically ALL clients say they...
This can happen to some degree. Again, it all goes back to your comfort level with the technical detail. The people at Westlawn and The Landing...
I think we have a similar understanding here in the US regarding the use of the term "architect". I have never heard of a case where the American...
Flipster, we don't have a complete diagram of your rig, so this is not a complete analysis. However, I think I can confirm a couple of your...
Here's my take: 1. The largest boat you could design is whatever you are comfortable with, technically. But when I say "design", I mean the...
No, you don't even need a planing catamaran hull--the same problems apply. but catamaran hulls are long and narrow and they should have a...
Hi Guillermo, Haven't seen you around here in awhile. May I suggest one of my designs that may fit your request, the Scandinavian Cruiser 40....
Bluewave, Welcome to the Forum. For starters, you can try this: 7 Standard Maneuvering Tests Most of these can be performed on small craft....
It is interesting in the video, and as you probably know from reading flight history, that the Wright Brothers' flexible wings were full twisting...
