Would be juce to avoid having a shaft (weak point) if feasible for the hull design, as mr Sponburg explained. Also, can rig a nice remote raising...
You did a very clean professional job on that Mike, simple and effective! Thanks for posting your results. Can you talk a bit more about how you...
Rumars You have a point, a hinge on the mast base seems far simpler as there are no major mods to the mast. Wont be able to lower it all the way...
Now that's a fun bit of engineering! Thanks for posting
a whole other level of flak over there, but mostly not condescending somehow that's better
Couldn't agree more with this. I moved from there to sailing anarchy form and only check back in here now and again because of the "don't even try...
Thanks for the replies as always Gonzo, appreciate it. Stay safe
This would be retrofit on a 50- foot trimaran Gonzo, Yes a 1.5kw quick windlass and a pair of electric winches. figured I'd need a leaver arm...
Hey all, would appreciate your opinions/experiences on this Since it's likely cheaper than replacing a bridge, I'm wondering what the...
Looking for some consulting time from a naval architect to run the numbers for replacing existing centerboard & rudder arrangement with high...
Ah found it .. Gore-Tex and a variety of similar semipermeables from Saertex (Saerbeck, Germany), Pil Membranes (King’s Lynn, Norfolk, U.K.) and...
They have a patent on a process but not the material used in the process.. these membranes are used for many things. I'll have to just buy a few...
Bump...
Anyone know where to find / what brand or the general material details for the Polyurethane/PTFE membrain material commonly associated with the...
Good advice blue. Intend to start later this year. Getting a new workshop set up for vacume infusuon and the design together first. Will do as...
Oh no, I agree it's not simple. Some of it is very complicated. My point is plenty of amatures build good boats. Some experts try make it sound...
Thanks!!!
No idea what They seem to spend more time stroking each others expert egos than contributing. Thanks for your input jorge. Yes, and as far as...
Thanks for the examples Barra Yes, agreed, but it's not all about speed, its also about stability & saftey in big seas. I'm comparing viscous and...
Sarcasm and condescending experts aside Ad Hoc I am confident in my approach, and ive done enough ocean sailing to know what I want and what my...