My guess is that the rudder is sitting in the wake of the transom and will only work effectively if you are on throttle and the prop wash helps...
Hi guys, There are many correct ways to perform FEA constraints depending on what question you are asking. I think my hint on springs w.r.t....
Hi guys, This is a classic FEA question when it comes to complete boat models. The support and equilibrium of a boat is taken care by the...
Many people confuse load on the tiller with a weather Helm problem. The rudder is unbalanced on that drawing. It will always have a high load...
Without calculations you can never be sure but an old rule of thumb I was told from some old school guys is too add at least as much material you...
If you are not looking for a wood finish the easiest way is to work with filler like done on a normal template fairing job. I guess you will glass...
Bob Perry-designed double-ender Sliver http://sailingmagazine.net/article-1664-bob-perry-designed-double-ender-sliver.html
You could use sikaflex or similar products. Check the chemical composition since I am not sure what it contains...
Hi Doug, ofcousre there are many boats out there ranging vastly in performace. We are diverginf a bit but: The variation of AWA (apparent...
Hi Doug, the difference I see has nothing to do with the size of the boat and the height of the mast. It has to do more with the realtive...
Hi Alexander, I have plotted on your data together non-dimensionalised by the wind speed at 3.4m height. The red line represents your...
Fantastic! That will help me for sure with some initial thoughts. I also love the measuring approach. I have never seen anything like it. It made...
Hi Alexander, Thank you for the reply. That’s the kind of data/input I am looking for. Some vehicles operate in that 1m of the layer, eg...
Hi guys, I am wondering if anyone has come across literature or measurements of the wind profile For the first meter above the ground. I...
Hi guys, Does anyone have a link to the new SOLAS 2020 regulations (A 2019 version would also suffice since I have the 2020 Amendments) Thank...
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I would remove those chines. A normal smooth cross section will give you more volume for less wetted area. The you can reduce the rocker or...
I would be very careful with your proposed changes. The assymetric nature of your layup means that with any load or temperature change the beam...
Both boats are older designs for fully crewed racing. They are not suitable for short handed sailing. The cockpit is very big and offers little...
A common problem with panel codes is that they run fast when you can fit the problem in ram. If you go over a size then it swaps to the disk and...
