Although I'm not a legal expert, the lore is that Texas has no salvage laws. I first heard comment about the law years ago regarding a story of...
1) Is the dynamic lift proportional to the size of hollow in the water behind the transom? I believe this to be the case, but would be interested...
The aesthetics of a boat design are certainly subjective, and few designers seem to venture into analyzing what make a boat beautiful. Here...
I expect many of you are familar with this story. It has been on discovery channel....
It seems NASA is saying Cold Fusion is no longer voodoo science. http://pesn.com/2012/01/12/9602009_NASA_Admits_LENR_Cold_Fusion_Game_Changer/...
I have heard claims that most two part epoxy paints are very similar in performance and composition, even though their recommended useage my be...
Recently, I visited UT Tyler engineering department to view a concrete canoe. It was very interesting, and the faculty and students were very...
Last night we began working on an Elvstrom Trapeze dingy, which I’ve shown on another thread....
Can anyone help identify this design, make, model, or brand? It is a 16' production boat, made from fiberglass polyester, with aluminum spars....
I’ve been studying the Sharpies with Reuel Parker’s book as a major source of information. Particularly interested in analyzing the New Haven...
While goggling for ferro-cement info I saw that expanded aluminum had been used as a lath in cement laminates for house construction. For...
I am designing a sailing dingy which will fit on the bow of my 37’ sailboat, so there are a number of constraints on the design. The Lwl is about...
I am looking for a US source of flow media to be used in vacuum resin infusion. This media is external to the laminate, outside the peel ply or...
Hello to the many experts on this forum. I've really enjoyed reading and learning from all of you. As a low budget hobbyist, I'm using...
What are your recommendations for synthetic foam core materials which are compatible with West System epoxy? I prefer closed cell, but looking...
I'm using freeship software which calculates a midship coefficient (Cm). Can you describe what this is and how it is used in design work?...
I am currently designing the running rigging for a 37' Ketch center cockpit for cruising. I have some experience sailing, but not really enough to...
I recently purchased a used 37' sailboat which needs considerable repairs. I think one of the more urgent task it to get the bilge pumps working....
I am considering converting a 1977 Irwin 37' Mk III center-cockpit, shoal keel to a centerboard-keel. This production boat was built in both...
I have had experience with light wood being unwantedly stained with water on a water ski. I bleached it and sanded it with some success. It was...
