Well if you look through the scientific literature on the effect of ama placement on overall powering requirements you find that at speeds below...
Ok, so I don't think I was specific enough in my first post. The following points are what I am most interested in hearing about in the context of...
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[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Hi there A few years back I posted some design ideas for an 80 ft power trimaran on the forums here and...
Yes, those changes look better than the original sketch. I also redid mine based on some feedback here: - wider overall beam - less windage via...
Hi Longcourse Yes I see what you were talking about now - its clearer with the picture. I agree with you that a longer wheelhouse might look...
Yes, I also remember reading someone commenting along those lines on this forum. Apparently they met down in the Southern Ocean and took a photo...
Hi longcours62 Thanks for the reply. In terms of the design I drew if you look at the cut away view you can see that waterline beam is only 5'4"...
Trimaran length to beam ratios So looking at some boats already out there we find: LOMOcean design Patrol One - 22.4m x 8.3m (2.7:1) Azzum -...
Hi HASYB The Alchemist surely looks beautiful as it skims through the water with near zero wake, exactly the end product I am trying to achieve....
Corley, that must be why, our internet speed is the pits here on the Island. Interesting article - thanks very much for posting.
Hi Corley Could not open the link you provided? Do I need to be a member to look at it?
Hi Masalai - normal "crew" will be Mum and Dad plus two younger children. There is a lot to like about cats, especially as many of them are...
Thanks for the feedback Doug. Overall beam was something I was definetly hoping to get more information on. I guess I tried to comply with the 3...
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Hi all I have been thinking about a power boat for long distance family cruising for a while now and have finally started putting pen to paper....
