I was only a young fella, but I suspect we never pushed her too hard. We were always competitive but not overtly dominant with the locals. I...
I'm a bit late to the party. It's an amazing thread thanks oldmulti! But please accept a photo of one of the first boats mentioned here. Devils 3....
TANSL & kach22i - Thanks to both of you for taking the time to respond. I was thinking of something similar to TANSL post. I have since...
I am working on a project where we will be shortly demolishing a small plant that includes roughly 15m of straight length 450mm diam fibreglass...
All - I did not like the lifting mechanism and found a simple one that I have spoken to the designer of. It is simple, effective and proven and I...
Par - thanks for taking the time to look and comment. Maybe a little about myself and the boat for background will help. Myself first, because...
Gonzo, thanks for input for starters. OK - agreed the vertical force will remain - it will be carried by the vertical deck and walls of the...
I did a bit on online searching and found a research paper around slamming of Open 60 ocean racers and the impact on canting keels. It was a bit...
I am working on launching what is easiest to describe as an oversized trailer sailer. It is a custom build and design - I have spoken to the...
Thought I better chime in again and say that you should heed Petros's advise re loads from the 4' water. Didn't quite ring true for me in terms...
This might help too. https://www.excelcalcs.com/repository/strength/plates/composite-panel-calculations.xlsx/
I am usually asking questions rather than responding, but I think I can add something here. I also would recommend you go with a round tank and...
Hey PAR - thanks for an emphatic and clear response - just what I was after! I was sort of coming to that realisation myself, but very helpful to...
Thanks all for your replys, pretty much gave up on it after a few days of silence. Useful comments all - I was not thinking of the faces as...
All - looking for advice on an idea I have been working around. I have a custom built mono 36ft - based heavily on a Mumm 36, but with a...
Thanks Corely - suspected you would have that info somewhere.
Does anyone know if Ocean Emu or Spirit of Emu ever went head to head with Verbatim/Bullfrog (or her sister ship) and how they went?
ahh my bad - thanks Corely. Just did a quick google search and see the original is entered in this years Hamilton Island race.
Ocean Emu pops up for sale Hi all - just saw this and thought she deserved a mention on historical multi thread. Looks great....
