Oh- and you asked what the boat was for. I have long held on to the dream of building a boat and sailing her across an ocean or two. I had...
@wet feet Thanks for the practical suggestion about chocking up ashore. yes the master section rake was my intention - perhaps I overdid it. Per...
I've been reading a few old books regarding long keel boats (like channel pilot cutters) and some advocate a vertical rudder post (when viewed...
I have emailed professional boatbuilder magazine but they have not replied yet. I think they are struggling like everyone else with the...
Thanks. I found the DNV document that seems to have the details here:...
Thank you, that's really helpful. Do you happen to know if that is for the "3-point support" test ? and if so are these tests are done with the...
I've been reading this: https://www.sailingcatamarans.com/index.php/faqs/15-general-questions/88-crossbeam-design. And trying to work out the...
Thank you all for your comments. To FastSailing's final point: looks like this site: NWW3 Product Viewer...
I am confused about what causes and prevents pitching in a sailing cruising catamaran. I see this excellent article: Optimising Hull Lines for...
Me too I'm respectful of epoxy, but not overly concerned about it. I too want to strip plank a ply design (A Welsford Navigator). I have not seen...
I'm hoping to design and build a catamaran for my family of four to cruise in warm waters for a year out in about 5 years' time. I would like to...
