What a great source. Thanks.
The following technical documentation specifies minimum bend radius for various thichknesses of ply wood panels:...
Based on my study of The Nature of Boats book by Gerr, this boat has an unusually short LWL for a 31 foot LOA. The Displ/Length ratio puts her in...
You probably have already seen this: http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=678
If you go to the last third of this YouTube video you can see the tremendous wake these little wake boats generate and the reason for doing it:...
Alan, Great idea but I think overcomplicated for what I am trying to accomplish. I have a 10' punt that uses an electric trolling motor. I can't...
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How about using this imperical method of determination: While at speed, note the angle subtended between the boat centerline and the tiller...
Here is a minor challenge for you designers out there which would yield useful information: Off-setting a transom mounted, tiller controlled,...
The boat is purpose built to produce as much wake as possible for wake boarding aerobatics (spins, flips, etc.) Some may find the hull design...
I stumbled upon this video in YouTube. You hull designers may find it interesting. Here is a boat designed to make as big a wake as possible while...
This is all very useful, informative information for me. Thanks. By the way, I just finished my first read through (not study) of Gerr's "The...
Another con would be above deck enclosed structure would have considerably more area for wind affect than a monohull. Cons: Less displacement for...
I guess I must add beaching ability and less draft to the list of pros. Cons: Less displacement for a given length and beam. More wetted area for...
What are the pros and cons of an outboard powered displacement speed catamaran for Florida ICW cruising? There is lots of info on a sailing cat vs...
Are you a naval architect? Fron what college did you receive your degree?
I just ordered Gerr's books from Amazon. Look out for more questions once I get into them. Thanks for a lot of good information coming from this...
Please post the article. Richard
I wonder how designers like Glen L Witt were able to develop so many "developable" plywood designs before having the use of a computer (or even...
Yes, Wayne, please post your paper. Thanks, Richard
