That's just to keep it low. A bigger tire would raise the boat and make it harder to launch and retrieve.
It's all about maximizing living space for a given nameplate length. My preference is for the one on the right at 23' vs the one on the left at...
What the heck is a "pull" vs. a "push" prop, and how much difference does that make?
Looks like you kept the aft run as specified? I was going to recommend that, as it will support higher speeds and less sensitive to stern loading...
It'll work in calm wind/seas/currents. At least until it doesn't. Can make for great positioning control at least. If you're happy going along at...
You can't tell me what to do. If I want an electric boat it's my God-given right as an American to buy an electric boat.
Chain already bulges enough. Could use pulleys liked those used in chain hoists if you can find a source.
For US buildings, allowable design stress for common lumber has been lowered to account for the reduction of common lumber quality. Any thoughts...
Good point. Can also help to make them fore-aft asymmetrical (ie, fatter sterns than bows).
Bolger would be proud: [MEDIA]
Don't be so quick to judge... [IMG]
You're clearly a far more experienced, and far better sailor than I. You also have more time to spend sailing. Like many, I have a day job and...
About half the time I cross my local river bar there isn't enough wind there to sail, and there can still be a decent swell and current requiring...
Very nice! And the price is very good too. I agree that it's important to have power for safety in many situations, like crossing a river bar.
Skin of frame is relatively weak when it comes to puncture/cut resistance, and abrasion. It excels in impact resistance. Carbon fiber is brittle...
For super light weight and impact resistance look at skin-on-frame construction. As for shape, look at real boat designs. There are reasons they...
Easiest "fix" is to use a trailer instead of putting it on the roof. Then you can also keep the motor and batteries in the boat. If you insist on...
Interesting!
You're optimizing for sailing at 8 knots? Planning to motor-sail most of the time? Seems like better performance would be had by making the...
OK I feel dumb. Guess I got too caught up in the long-range hype and ignored the high speed capabilities. Thanks for pointing out what should have...