I sent for a quotation from EWOL and this is their response. Pretty impressive claims about drag. EWOL an exceptional product, really unique on...
Hoek Design is another good example I believe of a good offshore cruising design, although they focus more on the larger higher end market. There...
Im all ears for learning more about this. Interesting that all the feathering prop companies brag about how much more speed and efficiency they...
Yes thanks for clerifying. Definately needs to be the feathering variable pitch, usually three blade design works the best. Ewol makes a good one,...
Lots of things to consider here Yeah I have to agree folding props are the way to go. Definitely on my check list as a Must to have. Storage...
Great design and balance. Love the idea to be able to pull the keel straight up, and to lift the boat with one pick in the center is pretty...
Now if we can figure out how to design a interior of a aft cockpit boat with the same space as a center cockpit then we would really have...
Yes the first photo is not a very safe helm. Unfortunately, most of the new yachts are going this direction. It may look cool but hate to be at...
here is a Oyster 55 Helm [IMG]
Sure that was an Oyster? Maybe very customized? All the ones i have seen are single helms and fairly well protected with a wrap around cockpit
Thanks for sharing the pics Phil, I was also interested that setup for my boat. Thats quite the prop you have. So the belt sprocket with the fan...
Swans are iconic sailing machines, but not sure if i would want to live in one for any length of time. Their layout match more of a racing team to...
Yeah have much respect for Swan quality. I remember having a poster of a Swan on my bedroom wall growing up :) My only complaint with them is the...
Haha well.. there is lots to benifit from technology and from the past. I think the best yacht would have some of both. A while back they made a...
I am a 20 year user of Solidworks and Catia. To affectively use Solidworks For designing boats you need Solidworks Pro which now will set you back...
I think a good design is to have the outside helm that we all like when it is nice weather, but an adition of a inside helm in a deck salon would...
Yes i am very familiar with these companies. Infact the Garcia yachts have had a great influence on my designs. I consider them to be one of the...
I have a trimaran design in my porfolio but not sure i will build it unless someone really wants us to. I have never built a multi but its...
Phil, lots of great usable information there and things to consider. I also have a 6 ft draft and has gotten me into most atols and islands i want...
PAR, i admire you for doing what you love regarless of the money. Fortunately my company does quite well in other industries so the yacht...
