Good idea! After all I only need a rough idea of where the CE will be. I can always cant the mast a few degrees back to find perfect trim... Tom
@messabout WOW! That was a long and very informative post. By "deadrise" I mean the V shape of the bottom planks (it's what it's called in...
Great to get some feedback here! Greatly appreciated! @mcollins Yes, I've considered asymmetric hulls, but I've rejected the idea for a number...
OK! Thanks!! The wetted surface will be less with 10 deg deadlift as this makes the shape more "round". Is there a way to get SailcutCAD or...
OK, so here's what I've done so far: Read the forums Read different articles on stitch-and-glue Sourced material from local providers...
@ancient kayaker Thanks for the tip on leakage points! Never thought of that! I'll look in to it. @messabout Thanks! All good advice, I'll...
@ancient kayaker Small/medium sized lake. Not much sea. However I'd like to get feedback on seahandling as I'll probably use this project as...
I've just abandoned another thread (link) regarding a cheap "tube-cat" as it was not worth it (for me). I quickly realized that I could make a...
@apex: I know, I got a little carried away. This is nbot the place for discussing software. I'm sorry! @ all: I hereby declare this thread...
Hey everyone! I'm playing around with the CARENE/FREE!ship software and I have some questions. Where do I put maximum beam? When I put it at...
@ Fanie Great minds .. and such. To your proposal. The cat will be moored at my in-laws' place in Sweden. The property has a small shoreline...
Starting to reconsider, feeling peer pressure @messabout Hmmm, you make a compelling case there.. OK, I'll consider plywood as it's the...
Thanks for your feedback, guys! @Tim: The idea of cutting Vs is a good one, thanks! Im'm looking at both PP, PE and PVC right now. Of these PVC...
@ messabout Thanks for your insights! My goal for this build was to get to done quick-and-easy so I could get a feel for rigging, sailing etc....
Now, I'm pretty sure this hull will need a skeg or a daggerboard to have any up-wind performance to speak of. Sailed singlehanded it will be...
Concept #3 This is a refinement of concept 2 I've cut the bow at 45 degrees to reduce the bow sticking down so low. Will this reduce the...
Concept # 2 This is basically the same at the first, but with a Styrofoam plug in the rear covered with epoxy/fiber to make a transom. This...
Hi, I'm new to this forum (and boatdesign) but lately I've been inspired to build my own cat. I'm hoping to get it done by the summer. I tried...
