I won't deny that as long as we are talking about mono-hulls. However internal volume cannot be completely sacrificed just in the name of...
What I am trying to say is a catamaran and PL with the same internal volume are both going have problems in todays marinas. A cat will be too wide...
The largest problem with limiting interior volume is you no longer have any benefits over a catamaran.
You must have a pretty plumb bow if your LOA is only 6inches longer than your LWL
Tad, Speaking of your PL Series, I noticed that the larger 80' and 98' models have the sole of the lowest deck above the waterline while the...
That vessel is 70 or 80m, a much smaller vessel would obviously have less decks. The Forward house/bridge wings with a full beam (or exceeding...
In a passage maker, form (in my opinion) completely follows function and in that regard nothing can surpass the safety, visibility, and...
Ah, the twin engine myth rears its ugly head again. In reality, if twin engines are required (combined hp is necessary power) operating on one...
Do lots of research!!! and don't listen to the nay-sayers. But keep in mind safety is the #1 authority and should NEVER and I mean ***NEVER***...
I'd take a look at bruce roberts trawler yacht series. You buy the plans and he will send you a cutting file which goes to a steelyard where they...
Get in touch with Bruce Roberts http://www.bruceroberts.com/ He has a 65' trawler design and a couple larger power boat designs that could...
Interesting that you all question the element of private submarines when they are operating quite successfully in Europe, UC3 (Denmark) is fully...
Apparently after alittle research it's not nearly as difficult as you guys make it out to be. The army converted LST's in world war 2 to mini...
Unless you have an A&P on board it isn't a smart idea to remove the blades, infact if you can help I wouldn't remove the blades throughout the...
interesting approach, so if we can get a boat that will do 20knts and a stol plane to match it we can essentially land a plane on a helipad....
Just the thought of ice would make me choose steel over alum.
I thought we were talking 'aircraft carrier' aircraft carrier not Ultralight landing pad.
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I was thinking somthing like a Beech Mentor, [IMG] It would appeal to more partys than we might think, Coast guards, limited governments,...
