CE effect on steering TeddyDiver, Thank you, Your reply makes good sense. "Ou yes it does, transversally. To lee means more weather helm which...
CE and CLR balance Good feedback needs to be supported with solid physics . Feedback that is just a cavalier statement provides no usefull...
Rudder depth adjustment Thanks for the good feedback. Good learning experience for me. sounds like adjusting the depth of the rudders will...
Working on a 42 foot cruzing Cat (16,000# disp). The rig is a biplane with 2 jibs (mast are placed aft). The jibs will use furling gear for ease...
pitchpole event Besides additional weight and structure, what is the downside of a large hydrofoil above the water line that would submerge as...
Cat 42 reply thanks for your comment. Yes, as required by all design, good structural analysis is necessary. With what little time I can...
Catamaran design I am a new member. My limited hobby time is spent on sailboat design. My latest design is a 42 ft cruising catamaran. See image...
