I just had a great idea to self-right a cat or tri. Strap a JATO rocket on the side! WHOOSH..BAM!!!! Oh yeah. Could get a little fancy...
I can't directly answer your question as it all depends on the materials used in the composite construction. If the materials used had a radar...
I have a 16' sharpie and originally sailed it without a boomed mainsail, or jib boom for that matter. Even with sheets loose, the flapping sails...
Not really. If you consider a wire, shining a light on it will create a shadow on the opposite side. Hit the same wire with RF energy of the right...
Radar Signature I think an objects radar signature is much more complex than just plate angles and putting a coat of RAM over a structure....
I suggest buying a set of GLEN-L houseboat plans. That might save you a lot of headaches, wasted materials and time. The plans should give you...
The Robertson's book is "Survive the Savage Sea". It can be obtained from the publisher, Sheridan House. They started out with an old life raft...
Try this site for info: http://www.storerboatplans.com/Canoebits/KayakRig.html (first site I came too with a search on leeboard design)...
It sounds like we have a common interest. I hope to find or build a trailerable boat suitable for a few weeks of sailing in the Bahamas, launching...
I just noticed your post and since no one else has replied, I'll toss out my thoughts on the matter. First, I would not increase the beam. The...
No, don't be giving me too much credit. I built a Payson/Bolger Windsprint last year and have only been sailing since then, learning on the boat I...
Sorry, using MS paint of all things. The attachment is cleaned up some. This picture shows two contra-rotating axles. Pull the lever...
Is something like the drawing below doable? The drawing isn't to scale. And leaves out important parts, but I think conveys the idea.
