One serious matter is that safety would be compromised as people could be light headed & make poor decisions.
do you have some photos???
Thanks Gonzo -complete instructions If they don't know this (kicking the stern over etc) then there may be some more serious boat handling...
Not surprised your boat won't steer going astern.... many single ( & twin) screw boats don't,.... you have to kick the stern over when backing...
I've designed a few metal sailboats using this method. The hull is essentially a developable hull- (bottom plates & side plates) with radius...
Right on BlueBell. Most guards, fenders, etc are at the strike or contact zones which are above the waterline, the greatest extremity. If you...
I have slept on bunks of both directions: fore/aft is good...athwartships is awful, even if with slight rocking. But, some people might be less...
all good observations & advice. You have what some call a 'double wedge' hull form. (see sketch) Deep forefoot/shallow stern + fine bow/broad...
Looks like trouble from the 'get-go' Add to your reasons it is a bad idea: Hope you never get a lightning strike or serious electrical short....
Assuming you are designing a boat of some significance or size (ie: not a dinghy, car-topper, etc) bajansailor has the right advice - go with...
What do you call the liquid that remains in a ship's tanks when they are emptied? This was the original question - looks like we are branching off...
With all the experts' input, I hope we can get to the bottom of this.o_O
Sludge???
Presumably, you had a NA or experienced designer do the new (redesigned) interior layout drawings -they might know.
I thought students could learn how to source material from the educational program they where in. Isn't that why they go to school? Learn how to...
Years ago we did some freewheel/locked prop tests on a 40' racing sailboat fitted with a 18" 2 blade fixed pitch prop. At about 6 knots and after...
re the stationary vs turning prop matter. if you are under sail alone (you are not motorsailing) it is better that you lock the prop/shaft so...
What type of ship you looking for?
regarding the Displacement/Length ratio. If you are working in U.S./Imperial units it is well explained in the attached by Ted Brewer. Generally,...
Many people hire a marine surveyor or at least someone who knows boats to go with them for a 'viewing'. Sometimes shortfalls show up quick: one...
