Par if you keep giving me such frank and fearless advise I'll have to get you to send me the bill! Here's an update with the mast and CB moved...
Thanks guys. You've had me thinking about my own design brief and what I'm actually trying to achieve. While I've been thinking about...
With my inclination toward disestablishmentarianism I do tend to look for the minority opinon on such matters. Seems I'm not the only one:...
Yes I'm conscious the mast is well forward. A large driver is my perhaps warped idea of asthetics for the boat. I'm looking for a tradional...
Finally got the sail plan drawn along with the hull: [IMG]
Some answers, numbers and more questions: The linesplan above shows the rudder hung on the transom (the drawing in the previous thread was a bit...
Don't panic - I'm well aware of my ignorance, which is what I'm doing here in the first place. If I thought computers could design anything I'd...
Thanks Tim The gaff choice is largely for the traditional look - I really like any quadilateral sail. And also to get maximum sial with a mast...
After seeing the patient guidance you all gave to Fshngrandslam I feel better about asking the dumb questions ;) Some time I just have to stop...
I'll go with the CB offset beside the rub strip - excellent plan. I'm planning lapstrake ply at this stage. But first I think I need to visit...
And here's a 3D view. Upside down since I figure that's the view an experienced builder will be used to. :) [IMG]
The lapwing is a beauty but a fair bit harder to build for me. I'm hooked on the custom design process now so too late to look at stock designs I...
Tom and Par Those last posts are gold. I think the lights are going on. The fantasy physics in my head were about the exact opposite of...
Ahh B/L Hmmm it is fat isn't it. (Especially compared to what I consider desirable performance like the Goat Island Skiff:0.321 or Pheonix...
Thanks so much for the specific feedback Par. I can see how that will be close to a traditional round bilge. And that's exactly what I'll do if...
Par - thanks for the reminder - I am seeking an understanding as far as possible for my untrained brain - that's the fun part for me. But being...
Tom Thanks for the follow up. The boat is the same beam as the first version - just looks fatter with the smaller transom. I had to...
I've updated the plan. Pulled the transom into about 80% of the maximum beam. While I see plenty of boats at about 65% as Tom suggests there...
Thanks so much for all your input. Here's my thinking: Firstly the metric conversions: LOA: now 3960mm = 13' Beam: 1600mm = 5' 3" WLB:...
Thanks so much for your excellent feedback with principles to help me understand. I think I'll digest and update the design in the morning. Tony