http://ntrs.nasa.gov/search.jsp Might find something here.
Prep is everything. I planned on a good scrub with TSP, and bleach, rinse repeat. Then either acetone, or MEK wipe down. I have not thought...
All of your weight on your elbows. That sounds painful. I do like the WRC for the floor that sounds quite nice. Way more class and style then...
I get your point Sam. I don't know if 3mm Okoume and light glass on both sides and with a lot of support is enough. I do see a huge difference...
I think I finally get the trade offs between chord length, foil length, foil location, and foil profile in boats of this type. Thanks for your...
Sh*t in one hand and wish in the other and see which one fills up first. my Grandfather Be the change that you wish to see in the world. Gandi
I hoping that is sarcasm. You don't see a difference in force between walking on something versus sitting/lying down? If 3mm with light glass...
Par when you refer to slab sided foil are you talking about something like Mik Storer often employs with his designs? How do I estimate the...
general foolishness setting up an unforeseen chain of events. Isn't that how all accidents happen?
Thanks for your reply. I have planned for one bulkhead in bow and two ring frames, plus one half bulkhead in front of centerboard by chainplates....
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Mindfulness Most of the above excellent advice can be applied to boats and the sea. Just exchange power tool, or material for boat and sea....
I have a small, lightly built sailboat from 1968 or 69 with LOA 4.67 m, LWL 4.34 m beam 1.80 m, and sail area 13.66 sq m sail area. The scantling...
The more I think about all of this. Is length and chord choice mostly determining the trade off between light air (drag) and heavy air (lift)...
I have a small sailboat from 1968 or 69 with LOA 4.67 m, LWL 4.34 m beam 1.80 m, and sail area 13.66 sq m sail area. Think Wayfarer with a...
Michael it will definitely include epoxy, biax and or triax, and marine grade plywood just to name a few of the better materials. Thanks for your...
No doubt what you and Sam have said in regard to fix what I have with similar laminate schedule, yet with similar to better materials is right on....
Michael- thanks for the description of bad fiberglass. That is some of what I want to know. Par in regards to engineering I am not asking for...
Well now we are getting somewhere.