I've started a new site for those involved in project boats. Please stop by and visit the forum. Its new and not alot of traffic at this time but...
I still like to start my lines by hand till I get the “look” right but move to CAD for fairing and Hydro. If you want the best of both I recommend...
Yes I can, but as a senior member I’m sure you are aware of the problems of converting hand faired lines to digital. I have had success in doing...
I am a Marine Surveyor/Designer looking to pick up some extra work doing drafting and small MCAD work. I can work in almost any software you may...
Another thing I just thought of with hydralics is the noise. I've installed some hyd. bow thrusters and they are very noisy. This is not a problem...
Good link, leave it to Vetus to come up with something differant:) I do question the statement "In addition, should the propeller become fouled or...
I’ve only seen a hydraulic pump used to drive a shaft with remote engine once in a racing sailboat. It really didn’t work very well. The problem...
I'm doing some research into this subject I know the basics pretty well just wonding if anyone here may have some info on determaning causes with...
Maybe that bonus should go to the folks building the hull in the first place:)
Years ago while working for Caver Yachts (mid 80's) we did run some tests, and surprise the chopper won, but, and this is a big one it depended...
Timm if you still think 3D is Harder than 2D and that you still must convert back to 2D ofr shop dwgs then your not using the right program. Try...
There was a time I was tempted to try something other thean windows but the XP version seems to have solved alot of the old crashing problems....
OK I'll chuck in my 2 cents, I've been lucky enough to check out lots of software from the very high end like Pro Engineer and Ideas to the low...
The differance with the rudders and struts is that these parts are bonded and the larger mass of these parts makes them less of a problem with...
What you have heard about SS is 100% correct. Use the bronze and life will be good:) If you use SS you will be refastning by this time next year...
I have yet to see an alum. valve. If you use bronze you have to COMPLETLY insulate it from the alum. I would go with the plastic.
Yes you would want to etch the alum first. good catch I missed that step:) I was the 2nd guest forgot to log in. I've used this system for fuel...
OK as the new guy I'll trough in my 2 cents. First i like the 2nd sketh better, still needs some work though. I think you need to get your engines...
Just found this place. Very cool. I have been a boatbuilder for the past 28 years. I have recently gone back to school for a 2 year degree in...