Loran or GPS? What's your preference? How many locals are still using loran? I’ve not yet made the jump to GPS for coastal cruising, but...
Come on with all the builders here in this forum this is the only reply! I cannot beleve that there is no one needing work and/or money! I need...
Hey, all...:idea: I need a quick ballpark price for a thin fiberglass layup. I'm looking for a ballpark square foot price for a layup without...
She Has A New Home For you who were interested...She was sold and the new owner has started down the path to complete her. A young couple in...
thanks for the links Brian...
FAST FRED, As to reasons to opt for hydraulic power over electric, as you know alternators and electric motors are not efficient (at best 80%...
Vega, You are on the mark. I’ve worked as a coastal engineer for over ten years and have designed dozens of marinas (none of which would ever...
Jeff, Great job... I like all the sub-forums under Propulsion, however you forgot the most important category; (in my opinion) Hybrids (electric,...
My only thoughts are the weight of these units (RIM's)...they have to be heavy mothers...but that's just my guess. A typical thruster config...
Way Cool! I do like the Azimuth Thrusters. Very cool idea. The retractable concept is very appealing for the motor sailor or sailboat. I...
I'm sorry that some people are cold...and non-understanding. I've have donated my time to build orphanages in third world countries, so I know...
Welly, I cannot believe that you are seriously going to spend hundred of thousand of dollars to build a dredge without the benefit of...
You need some help! Welly, You are in no position to build a dredge...you need to talk to a professional coastal engineer in your area. You...
Welly, they most likely don’t speak English too good! They most likely meant to say “don’t hesitate to contact us”. Give the people a break;...
Welly, Do you encounter storms? Typhoons? I’m not sure of your particular environment, but my only suggestion is that you hire a professional....
You should segregate out Motorsailer and trawlers into a new forum as I feel that they are a different breed and I've found them in both power...
Welly, I've worked as a coastal engineer for the last 10 years. I am also a conservative and ecologist so I'd say no to building in any...
here's a link http://www.classicmarine.co.uk/boatlists/ggweb.pdf#search='Roger%20Dongray%20boat%20plans' Designer's contacts are in the pdf......
JUST TO PASS THIS ON! For those who want to help save one... http://www.woodenboatrescue.org/ note: I just place the Spray 40' on their...
Question??? Here are the dimensions for the proposed models, what about the fin keels and the rudder? Should they be increased to be effective...