Thanks for the info that is helpful. Not trying to get specific size radius, wanted to get general idea of what will be doable. Of course will...
Thanks thats good to know that down to about ¼” radius should be workable. I’ll try some different radius before deciding how tight radius to...
How tight of radius will 4oz Xynole go around and stay down well without struggle? For example: a 90 degree corner with a ½” roundover radius, or...
Was thinking of using it for pads under beams. But sounds like not an optimal wood to use.
I have looked for the answer but haven’t found anything addressing whether Aerodux Resorcinol 185 will bond to cured epoxy, as in gluing a piece...
I was just curious if the Narai has what might be considered a relatively long slender L/B ratio. Relative to other catamarans common nowadays....
Read an article commenting about L/B ratios, (generally speaking) and it was mentioned that about 10-12:1 was usually considered a long slender...
I tried looking up answer to this question but didn’t find it specified. When calculating length to beam ratio, beam used for calculating is...
I was looking through old posts about splicing aluminum masts and noticed that when a mast breaks from wind loads (vs running into a bridge) they...
Looks like will be using aluminum 6” sch 10 in 6061 T6 for masts, 6.625 diameter & .134 wall, 37’ high. Longest length material is available is...
Lol Thanks Willy13! :) For corrosion protection will be using Rustbullet coating on inside and outside of masts. The stuff bonds extremely well...
I don't know about the one in the picture, but I will definably put a crush sleeve on the bolts of mine. Probably be worth turning a short...
Yes I’m asking for help from someone that knows how to figure out if the sch 10 6” is suitable size/strength. That’s why asking, way out of my...
I have total trust in James’ designing. I meant not engineered to be as light as possible and just strong enough vs engineering it to be...
Back to the original question, Would a schedule 10 pipe, 6.625” OD .134”/3.4mm wall 37’ high mast in 6061 T6 or 6063 T6 be as strong as 6” OD...
Was planning on using Schedule 10 6” pipe because readability available and not bad price. Would 6082 be readily available and at somewhat...
For Wharram Narai MK IV Schooner Wingsail plans show for wood mast, 6"/ 152 mm dia x 1"/25 mm wall x 34'-6"/10.62m hight . For aluminum mast...
Not referring to strength differences of brass & bronze, but non structural components made in brass when used in saltwater environment. Not...
That looks sharp! The below the water line Tigerwood will have several layers of glass & epoxy laminated over it. So won’t be problem for that....
Aloha! Nice to hear from someone from the Islands! :) I will check out your boats here on forum. At moment building a Gary Dierking designed...
