I looking at purchasing a 1967 Islander 32 sailboat. Does anyone know anything about the boat as far as construction/design/stability/problem...
A few questions please, I note that you state its not a heavy air sailboat. My experience has been that heavy air to some is not to others. What...
Thats a wonderful analysis of my new boat. I do appreciate it. LOTS of very good info. Thanks for taking your time to reply.
I have a Victoria 18 sailboat with a fixed shoal keel and I want to add additional ballast to the boat. It seems there is enough room to add...
Nelson's Logs Lord Nelsons logs are actually available somewhere on the web, I wonder how much DDW they did and under what conditions.
Study I note that on this study the streamlines, when comparing 30degrees of sail angle up to 80degrees, the streamline shows a reach to be the...
Perfect sir, thats what I needed to know. Greatly appreciated.
Before the Wind Thank you for the reply and the help. You see, I have been pondering and thinking of the aerodynamic wind principles that the...
I'm studying square rigger sails and how they work. I assume the same theories of low pressure on the leeward side "pulling" the ship along are...
Thanks to all....I greatly appreciate your time to answer these questions. I don't have photos or drawings, but this helps immensely. I'm in the...
A question please, that I need some help on. We know that sailboats can typically want to "round up" or head into the wind as they sail towards...
Hoping someone can assist me with some sailboat design issues with a shoal keel (heavy) type sailboat. Thanks in advance. a. Is there a...
So, do the same sail aerodynamics apply to square rigger sails? For example, as the foremast, main and mizzen are turned against the ratlines...
Thanks for all of the help. From what I understand you can get by with less weight in the keel IF you increase the length of the keel. Is there...
Is there a calculation to determine the weight/length of a sailboats keel relative the boats weight/displacement/mast height? Thanks
