Rhough, It may ease your mind to know that in my design library one of the most cherished book is "Sensible Cruising Designs" by Francis L....
Daysailing doesn't have to be dull, does it? ;) If I wanted a 18' skiff I'd buy one, the idea of this thread is to gather opinions and...
That's usually the case, but in the world of design sometimes comes along a new "thing" that does stand the test of time, even if when "new" it...
BHOFM, Thanks for the input. And yes I'm bound to the 18' dimension. About the saiplan I was thinking a squarehead main, jib and assimetric...
Hello to all, I'd like to have the input from all those interested about the following parameters: Sailpan Fin keel or daggerboard Crew...
I don't think he has done anything so totally new. It looks like post 80 ies modern. All angles stark shapes. On this I beg to differ, since...
Killer looks! Besides Wally others like Fjord and Mocchi are redefining the design language for powerboats. But there will always be those that...
I think that a cautious approach to ANY job offering, specially on a foreign land, must be the norm. Ideally one should gather as much...
You couldn´t be more right, but I think you'll agree that sometimes postings get over the top both in length and content and -no matter how good...
I too believe that the forum must be self-regulating. But what to do when a guy like He Who Shall Not Be Named hijakcs a thread and other guys...
MCM, I believe your choice of steel is due to many reasons but durability must certainly be one of them. However boats built in steel need to...
Drifter, Thanks for you reply & comment. Maybe I was way too broad. So here it goes more refined: As far as monohull sailboats, more...
Kentavros, Here are Carabelli's links: www.carabelli.com.br info@carabelli.com.br Hope it helps to solve the mistery :idea: Cheers
Hi to all, I'd like some input on planing hulls form sailboats. As one sees boats like IMOCA 60's flying low on the water the question that...
Metronicity, I followed your link. All this hoopla for this POS? Too bad it isn't on the bottom yet. And this german reporter that owned it...
Too weird and too creepy. Everyone knows that even a said "non-lethal" weapon if misused CAN be very much lethal. Maybe we should test them on the...
"I don't smoke, don't drink and don't do grugs. But I do lie a little bit!" - Tim Maia -
"The more I get to know Man, the more I like my dogs." - Unknown "I'd never be member of a club that would accept ME as a member" (no pun...
I'll also drop a cent in. I had training as an Industrial Designer, afterwards worked for the Gillette Co., then had my own woodworking shop...
My first attempt at this subject was a failure due to the title. I sincerely apologize to those that checked out the thread hoping to find...
