Hi Guys, From observation it looks like most designers go with straight lines for the topsides to the widest point, and just cure it a little...
Gary, that is very very tempting. I'm surprised I haven't seen a 12 with it as they are so short for how much sail they carry. Probably part...
Hi Everyone, I'll consume and ponder your thoughts over the next couple of days. Just finishing off the mad Christmas work rush. Ben I've...
Hi Jeff, Thank you for the feedback. If you are able to dig out that technical interview you mentioned I'm sure it would be a great read. I've...
Hi there, I'm in the process of designing a Javelin Class sailing dinghy/skiff, and I have a question... For the boat between the water line and...
So in short... Putting an array of these little one way valves across the boat is not going to reduce drag. But probably putting a couple in and...
I was kinda hoping it might be similar to how a stepped hull works? What are the main differences between these two approaches? Would a stepped...
This question has come about as I'm considering changing out the venturi on my 14' skiff (a Javelin) to using a couple of one way tube type...
Planforms Hi Ben, I can't remember where I picked this up from but the article investigates plane form and heads in the direction of the same of...
Sounds like we should go sailing about now. i.e. Build, sail, and test.
Paulownia Wood Supply Hi Cheesy, Try http://www.paulownia.co.nz/ Rod will sort you out.
Eppler 1161-24-0915 Have you thought of using the Eppler 1161-24-0915. I get the impression that it may have been discounted as it is only...
Hi Guys, Thank you all for your replies. I like the idea of Paulownia. So I think it'll be a modern approach as in a sandwich of either foam or...
Hey thanks guys, all the input is really good. I'll mull on it a bit, but it looks like the best approach is to make an educated guess and try...
Thanks David, If the boat is traveling at a constant speed, could it be that the transverse force (sideways) of the sail is more than the opposing...
Thanks Petros. With the Javelin Class we are allowed a board up to 1.667mm long (that includes the bit in the centrecase. A lot of the guys...
Hi Everyone, I have a question... Can I assume that the "righting moment" of my crew and I hiking out is the same righting moment that I need...
I'm doing some research in to hull materials as I'm keen to build a new Javelin to take to the 2016 South Pacific's in Perth. Now the costly...
Getting back on topic... It'll be great to see some more boats have a go and use the Sydney to Auckland thing as record worthy of trying for....
Needing an engine to sail your boat is a bit of a shame. Hope she goes well though.
