A decision matrix is a tool that allows to quantify different elements of a design. To start with, each element is given a percentage of the...
Anyone has one of these with a small block V8? I was wondering what range of propeller pitch are you using.
There have been some discussions about propeller pitch. Like the onset of planing it has created a fair amount of polemic. However, as planing,...
I am starting this thread to discuss the types of electric motors and their particular characteristics. There are many claims about electric...
Does anyone have experience with aluminum welding rods? It seems like a fast way to weld, and it can be done outdoors in the wind.
Pacific islanders are using rectangular shaped sails now that fabric, usually tarps, are available. It seems that the crab claw shape was used...
I think that is one of the hardest things to make "inventors" understand. Different does not mean better. However, more often than not, their...
There are several postings that indicate people think this glue is appropriate for boatbuilding. It is OK to use on interior cabinetry or trim....
Froude number is frequently referred to in this forum. For many members, it appears as a very complicated concept beyond their understanding. As...
A friend of mine has some family issues to take care of and needs to get rid of a project. The boat is in a heated shop in Cedarburg, Wisconsin...
There has been some arguments on other threads about vibrations in a system. A vibratory system requires two main components: a spring (means to...
I came across an interesting paper on high speed craft. I particularly like the diagrams and that the author has clear definitions of the terms...
On a different thread there has been some misunderstandings related to scales. A couple of members questioned why it makes a difference whether a...
This website has a lot of stories, drawings and photos. You can use the "translate" also, which is handy since about half are in Spanish....
This is an interesting book about the history of boatbuilding in Galicia. It points to the influence of English shipwrights that were brought...
This thread is about describing traditional rules of thumb. If you want to criticize or otherwise argue about these methods, please don't post in...
The manual says the timing mark is on the oil pump/filter base. There seem to be two marks. Anyone has a clear photo or diagram? Thanks
How do you add points in the new format?
This video may answer the question some people have asked about driving cotton into seams. My answer, and that of others, has been that you have...
Is there some way to attach a file that is larger than 10 MB?