[IMG] [IMG] [IMG] Ive settled for a low 50ksi tensile with a safety factor of 7. In reality I've routed the groove 1/8" deeper than required...
Hello, thanks for the answers so far The goal is to make simple davits that will hold the 150 pounds inflatable and solar panel. The davits arms...
Hehe, good one, I did not see that possibility!
Soooo.... If I got the concept right, this is the place to argue for countless pages on stupid projects, but where no one share info to actually...
Seriously, I don't want to be rude but this project is ridiculous, you will only loose time and money out of this, possibly more if you try to go...
Hello, I have a hard time to find a proper value of tensile and compression strength of unidirectional fiberglass and epoxy resin. FYI, this...
Farrier as designed such mainsail, at least for the F22, maybe some other models too [IMG]
Thanks again and it sure help, as I have access to all issues of PBB I will certainly take a look at those articles. Concerning the placement of...
Thanks for that clarification, I was not familiar with the MAC concept. It seems that if the pivot goes through 18% of MAC, then there will be 18%...
The profile have to change a bit because I want to use a straight shaft from tiller to about 3/4 of the rudder down (the rudder tip being...
It sure help! Seem like 18-20% should create the desired effect and is confirmed by practice So when you mention the profile shape, what general...
Thanks for the information! As I aim for most compensation, do you know if 20% have been used on some boat with success? For example the pivot...
Hello, I will be making a new rudder for my 1985 Hunter 34', one of the reason for doing so is to switch from wheel to tiller steering. Concerning...
No definitively not a 30k complete wonder, but the cnc cutted kit (wood, fiberglass,resin) from CDK is sold for around 25k. Of course this is just...
Proteus 10.6 might fit the bill of an economic and easy to build catamaran, probably better in every ways than the "Cheap cat"...
Do not sit the Crysler 26' directly on the swing keel as it does not retract completely in the keel trunk. Have some wood piece so the weigh of...
The one I wanted you to look at is the Mini CP (CP stand for ContrePlaqué... Plywood in french) It is probably the simpler mini to build, being...
You may want to check Francois Lucas work too: http://www.fr-lucas.com/cadreus.asp
Thanks Peter, I'll look for their work Daniel, I dont see why you say they dont have any ressemblance, they both are traditional wooden ship...
Hello, does anyone know an architect or builder who have made a Dhow (traditional arabian and african sailboat) ? Alternatively some chinese junk...
