IMO - it would be dependent on design and manufacturing methods to optimize the strands to resist the forces in the locations with the most...
All of my chines were cut at 90* to the surface of the panel. I cut them using a following router with a fiberglass specific bit and wood...
It's certainly a fair observation that reserve buoyancy is necessary all around in every direction. The only boat I've actually built myself is a...
I think it's a little more complex question than just center of effort but also the relative angle of the forces. fast multihulls with high aspect...
The reef point was added by me. It is an age unknown Elliot / Pattison sail. The reef point consists of 3 layers of 4oz dacron from sailrite...
To fix the tear along the length of the sail would it be the best idea to patch maybe a 6 or 8" wide strip? Or is there some other way to sew it...
Got caught a little unprepared for big wind. Lake sailing, tacked up wind toward the far end of the lake. Nearing the dam the wind was steady...
There is some deflection when I walk on it. But it's not too bad. It's not pulled tight in part because the sliding mechanism would mean I'd...
This is how it ended up by using what's usually called "L Track". Mostly it was quick and pretty cheap. Total cost was around $100 for the rail,...
So, I've got an 18' trimaran that uses a Nacra 5.2 mast - for now. I also have a Solcat mast that has a slightly different base. I'd like to...
Thanks for all the ideas. I might be overly concerned about tear out strength of core composite of the boat. It's only 12oz glass on each...
Isn't there a study group at IMO working on a new set of guidelines for allowing the use of FRP in commercial ship structure? Obviously there are...
I would include both. Really any fiber reinforced plastic. Heck if we get to a point where we have just pure plastics that work - those too....
The weird thing is I flew to Africa on a carbon composite airplane recently... I guess I was just dreaming. Aluminum is the future! In all...
There are two parts to this. First is volume. I'm only buying a small amount. I can't negotiate lower margins. With Carbon retail there is...
I'm kinda late in the game for adding a PVC glassed tube unfortunately. Hull is already painted and basically finished. Just down to the last...
The trade name is "ropeye" one word. They make a range of sizes, but I have no idea what the pricing looks like. For our little boats I suspect...
Thanks. Might be a good route. Basically something like this?: [IMG]
I'm at the point of needing to build attachments for my trampolines on a small 18' trimaran. The design is pretty simple - the float has a...
IMO - aluminum in marine use has passed its "sell by" date. Carbon FRP composite structures are stronger, lighter, and more resistant to...