Anthropomorphic charts sound useful -- how many other programs have that? Anyway, it sounds like Carlson Design is my best bet. As soon as I...
Do I detect a mocking tone?
Thanks Thank you both for your helpful answers. I will give the Carlson Design one a try. Do either of you know of any other comparable...
Does anyone know if Plyboats (www.plyboats.com) is still in business? I have tried to download the free trial software without success. All my...
I understand the underwater shape is governed by the efficiencies you want, but what about the above-water shape? Aside from some added weight,...
I too am an enthusiast of slender hulls and wave-piercing bows. However, why do you feel that a piercing-type bow is necessary for a boat with a...
What makes/models of cats have you been on and what did you detest?
I guess I shouldn't be arguing with 'true believers". What I meant to say isn't that there is anything wrong with Seabrights, just that it isn't...
Actually, if you've been following the thread you would remember all the controversy over my "ability to travel without regard to weather"...
The reason I question the utility of seabrights isn't because all of the above isn't true but rather because all of the above (with the exception...
For some reason I've never quite believed that Seabrights are neccessarily better than other designs. I'm sure they're just as good or better...
"Slicer" is an amazing looking boat -- I would be proud to own one. However it says right in the description that it handles poorly in waves over...
Over the years of reading about and observing boats I have come to a few conclusions about semi-planing boats, one of which is: A hull that has...
Hello everyone. I'm back after a too-long hiatus and we all have George to thank for reminding me about my thread. My statement regarding...
Thanks for the input. The trouble is that the links you included are all sailboats and don't look like they have much in common with what I...
I'm interested in learning more about this type of boat. I found this picture at the "Civilization Canada" site about Nova Scotia fishing boats...
I think Frank's rhetoric is suffering from his comparisons of the Mac26x to larger racing yachts. These concepts do not scale that easily....
I think the state of the art in large ship-building is just starting to accept stern bulbs for reduction of stern wake and increased efficiency....
I don't love the Atkin designs because of the complex shapes involved in creating the propeller tunnels. This would greatly complicate building...
Aren't hovercraft pretty uncomfortable in waves due to heaving? I considered an SES as a solution to my design problem but I abandoned the idea...
