That is one of the best threads on this forum and it doesn't just apply to Multihulls. It is a must read for any amateur that wants to build any...
Yup a 25 ft tri would be pretty tiny. Not impossible to live on , particularly in the tropics. I've seen plenty of live-aboards on 30 ft tris....
Take a look at this list Sailing Catamarans - First Choose a Design...
Thanks you sir. Very useful. I didn't know about the mesh/release combo either.
As a Project manager and, at times, a production manager, I have tried, through many rants on these pages, to get the reality of these numbers...
A few observations: -In the case of developable surface steel boats being near CNC cutting facillity can save tons of labor. That is of course...
Javier. If your are able to use CAD to draw, try this. Draw a line horizontally through the lower point extending it out 200 Next do the same...
My solution would be a combo. Some faired and painted surfaces and some furred out with velcro attachment of Coroplast panels covered with your...
Wow! Great looking cat. It looks like you balanced function and beauty very well.
Sorry... I assumed it was roto molded. Regardless the kayak would make the best mold. No need to fear using it. Just take the time to tape and...
First...I have to commend you on asking a question intelligently and providing good pictures to give us an idea what you are after. This is a...
And your history in designing successful catamarans is......?
Brian They have more than one name that I've heard but we always referred to them as a "thumb". A cheek, a bolster and of course the general term...
Word on the street is that brand is unimportant, just be sure to ground the hat well with a wire to a good ground source. Use caution when...
I'd say your people skills and your boating skills run about neck and neck. You've got Par sussed and you've got sensible boating concepts sussed....
ElGringo...Yes the answer is simple if you have the skills to figure it out and are willing to cover the liability of drawing it for someone else....
wow...all very nicely done Groper. I'm particularly impressed with your systems install. Nice job on the water maker. Doing a well thought out job...
I had typed out a similar response to ElGringo but lost it in a crash. To add to 249s response, the best designers start out with a mechanical...
haiqu If you had any idea how absurd you sound to people that actually know this industry, you would be embarrassed. Seeing as you clearly don't...
It is not as if one day it came to designers that foils on monohulls could contribute to righting moment. It was in their minds long before the...