Do you think that the ballastbomb is necessary, i don't. It's a monomaran. pogo P.S. I've sailed non ballasted centerboarders...
Indeed, very interesting ! Good finding Doug, thanks. pogo
Doug , nobody said that testing concepts with RC models is a bad way. But , all these above mentioned guys went after a certain period over to...
The only conclusion is to build a real boat. pogo
All these guys together spent far less time with RC models than .... :D :P pogo
Fine ! At Nautical Trek you might find some more crafts for your list http://www.nauticaltrek.com/31-multicoques You surely know already the...
Flaps , flaps , flaps How and why can be read here: http://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-fly/aircraft-systems/junkers-flap/ Flap and...
As a digital disabled person, as an analog person , my possibilities are limited. :) I don't like computers , and i'm proud of it. Please send me...
Thanks. I'm sure you' ll discover more disadvantages/ advantages of the different systems when you figure them out. For me , so far, the set...
I found this: http://www.rc-network.de/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=121383 pogo
Sponberg writes: "Another unique feature of Wobegone Daze’s rig is the combination of conventional booms situated below the foot of the sails,...
First AC foiler " Blue Arrow" ; 198?...
Mmh, on, better in waves , underhung rudders also often tend to ventilate. The backside of a wave is often full with air- bubbles , acting as...
U got it. On rudders the effect is named " ventilation" After my experience the best way to avoid ventilation on a rudder is to sweep it...
having a straight traveller , u can add a track under the boom to compensate. Have a close look, notice the straight 6m traveller track and the...
:rolleyes::( Unglaublich wie tief. pogo
Also a plate is a profile, a profile with many disadvantages, especially at higher speeds. the geometrie of your rudder (" will be made")...
Higher speeds ? Your example is not for higher speeds. The main problem on rudders for high speed is cavitation. About 60 years ago a Rudder with...
"Parlez-vous pommes-frites ?" "Oui oui mon general, il pleut, il pleut !" I'm regretting all mono-languagers ;) pogo
Perhaps a modified Design of Arne Borghegn ( pronounced Borghain--no wonder spelling it Borghein) Motiva 39...