I drew a simple, fine, 50' hull bottom (pic (pdf) and specs (docx) attached). Light displacement (total for two hulls) is 35,697 lbs. Then I...
I'd appreciate any thoughts on the following questions. 1) Can the The Elements of Boat Strength be used to inexpensively estimate the scantlings...
I'm using The Elements of Boat Strength and SketchUp to design a 50' cruising cat. LOA/LWL 50', BOA 25', Hull Beam 6.24', and the Depth of Hull...
Questions: How common is HSS/SHS/RHS hull framing? What are possible benefits and drawbacks? How does it mate/attach to plating (that's...
Hi All, 1) Do any/all of the classification societies accept square (or similar 'closed' shape) framing? 2) Are they just and variation on...