I found some practical information on Euler factors for mast design. The subject is addressed by Pierre Gutelle. Translations of his work are...
I'm designing the anchoring gear for a 42' cutter I'm building. I'm interested in the use of wire rope as a replacement for chain. It's 1/4 the...
Steve Dashew offered this as an option on his glass hulled boats. They added extra thickness to the turn of the bilge area. He called it "reef...
In response to Perm Stress, how do you see the following factors fitting into Principles of Yacht Design's selection of layouts: 1. Double...
This is a very interesting post! Have you done more experimenting since you wrote it? I'd be very interested in what you've found. Thanks,...
What a nice boat. How many modern yachts will still be on the water in 100 years?
Thanks. "If you think about it long enough.....". Isn't that the truth. It's an interesting trip putting together the pieces and understanding...
A response to Petros - Thanks for your reply. I have Principles of Yacht Design. As you describe, they have design formula for a variety of rigs....
Thanks for the replies. Tom, what you say makes sense. And if it's the final word I'll go with it. But I'm still curious whether a formula...
Hi Guys, I'd appreciate some help on the correct Euler factors to use for the different panels of a mast. Published Euler factors are 4 for...
I'd suggest that you consider riveting to attach your freeboard extensions, etc to the hull. Riveting is easy to do and easy to learn if you're...
