Seems like the 50kn barrier is no more, Tilmann Heinig averaged 50,9 knots over a 500m course with a kiteboard....
If only they could type, i bet they would have something sensible to tell about designing boats....
From sailing anarchy: I was told that he got hit, and rolled, by a freighter. The dent is from the bow bulb....
Posted about this before but i think this boat deserves a thread of its own. Kenau is an electrically powered tri. Many pictures of the...
This project is not nearly finished and stopped a long time ago as do not think i will ever be able to afford a boat like this, but i would like...
Comprehensive overview of electrical drive systems for smaller boats: http://www.elektrischvaren.info/overzicht_aandrijvingen.xls The same...
I recently visited the excellent "Museu Marítim de Barcelona" where one of the more modern designs caught my eye. Most objects in the museum...
Mexican fisherman survival story Found this on Woodenboat today: Fishermen Are Rescued After NINE Months! Fishermen Are Rescued After...
I have heard of zinc "Thermal spray coatings" being applied to steel yachts to prevent corrosion and fouling. Never heard of the results. Does...
How do i create a transom in freeship that is closed so the hydrostatic calculations do not stop when the transom is flooded?
Boatdesign.net contains a huge amount of information for designers and people interested in boating in general. Due to forum nature not all this...
There have been a couple of active threads lately which evolved in a discussion about the durability of plastic composite materials. One of the...
How can i move multiple control points at the same time in FreeSchip. I can select more then one with the control key but am unable to move them.
A thread in woodenboat.com forum. Someone has a question about delvelopable plates in Acad and is offered a free online lesson in Free!Ship....
Bridge Construction Set is a game that enables you to design and build bridges and then stress test them to see how your creations hold up under...
I am working on the design of a proa for the Dutch inland waterways. Focus is on portability (the reason why a choose a proa type) and ease of...
The idea of morphing wings has been around for some time in the aircraft design world. One example:...
Question for everybody working with CAD software for a long time. I have been working with CAD software for many years. The last years i have...
For me this is one of the best designs in years: Good looks, modern materials, for a schooner a very uncomplicated rig....
Looking for opinions on the following setup: It is a drive / generator system for a sailboat. It has a single shaft prop to reduce resistance...
