I would be interested in what the Oram builders (and others) think of polycore as an alternative to joining duflex panels. Here is a site of a...
I would like to know the alternative ways of attaching foam to a female basket mould. I am aware of screwing through the stringers from the...
http://boatdesign.net/forums/showthread.php?t=18978 Brian Rodwell
Brian Rodwell
Is anyone using Rhino with Tsplines for serious yacht design? I was fascinated by the combination of technologies and started to experiment....
This is a rudder proposal for a cruising cat with 2 engines. I like high aspect rudders for efficiency and control. I also like rudders to...
I am preparing a design for a large (>50') cruising catamaran. I would like to get feedback on having only one small steering wheel - about the...
I am considering using a tortured plywood approach to design and then build a 5 metre pedal powered catamaran. I use Rhino. I have 2 questions....
I am checking out the possibility of building a catamaran tender similar to a SeaCycle. I got the idea from www.katiekat.net I would only...
I have an application in a boat for 8lb pourable closed cell foam. It will be fibregalss encased but underwater. I am trying to understand what...
I am interested in the techniques used to make high performance dinghy foils. Does anyone have the knowledge or have web references that could...
I have noticed photos of racing ice boats showing what seems to be extreme mast bend compared to water boats. Does anyone know why it works...
:confused: I am trying to find someone who can print full size plans for me at low cost. So far I have drawn blanks. The design is for a...
Just for fun, I now have designed my perfect tender for my cruising catamaran (to be). It is a 5m sharpie. It is light, stable, good for rowing,...
I am interested in designing a battery/diesel electric drive for a 70' sailing catamaran. Not disimilar from the Solomon approach. I have worked...
This is a preliminary design for a cruising catamaran. It is published to elicit constructive criticism (and maybe praise) from participants of...