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    What boat is this?

    Hi, Just ran across this boat, I am curious if anyone can help me on the type, builder or designer of this boat. Thank, Marc
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    XPS Hull with glass

    For test purposes we want to build a 24' open motorboat. We are thinking to have the basic hull shape milled out of XPS (or comparable foam) with high density inserts on sharp edges and for hardware mounting. Finish this shape with glass skin/epoxy resin. Since the foam doesn't serve as sandwich...
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    Propellor selection electric drive

    I have read quite a few posts on power differences on electric driven versus diesel driven. I conclude that you can go for a lower shaft power on electric compared to diesel. Most likely because there are no auxiliary components to drive like pumps and alternators etc. at least, I like to think...
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    Electric POD

    I'm looking for a pod engine somewhere around 2.5 kW, 24 V. all I can find until now are 36 V systems or higher and 24 V pods but not enough kW's. Anyone knows a 2.5 kW 24 V Pod? I want to use a 24 V system because I want to minimize the amount of batteries in my sailboat due to limited space...
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    Jet electric drive on sailboat

    Browsing the forum gave me some answers but not all, I hope you can give me some helpful comments. Situation now: 7,5 m Daysailer, 1.6 tons displacement, S-frame, Maximum hullspeed 6 kts, inboard electric motor, 2.5 kW max 1080 RPM, efficiency +/- 85%, 3 blade 12" prop, efficiency +/-...
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    Cat rigging?

    I need a little help on a design I am adapting for my personal wishes. I changed an excisting realy classic design to create a large cockpit for day sailing. However because of my design, the original location for the mast now goes straight down through the space I kind of wanted the toilet to...
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    Downeast hull design

    Hello, I'm looking for plans of a hull of 27' to 29' of lobster boat / downeast hull, skeg style, similar to the hull of the Hinckley 29 or Arundel 27 (see pics below). We plan to build the boat ourself. I've browsed the internet for designs, but unsatisfactory untill now. Is there anybody...
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