When I saw the foiling AC75s for the first time in 2021 I was blown away. But then I realized that, much like Formula 1 cars, the tech would only...
Hi there, I've been watching the Vendee Globe (Amoca AC60) and preliminary matches for the upcoming America's Cup (AC75) and was stunned to learn...
Which boatyards in Thailand produce aluminium cats? May have to give them a call.
You have options. I tested with 3/4 inch flattened. Stainless Steel 304/304L Expanded Metal | Metal Supermarkets - Steel, Aluminum, Stainless,...
It’s more about saving weight and building ease/time than enhancing anything.
Anyone have any experience with this? Steel is heavy so this would help save weight. Wrap the expanded steel with fiberglass/epoxy to complete the...
Hi, Do people ever change how their sailboats are rigged? Such as, from a Bermuda rig to a ketch, or something else? I realize it would be...
Hi, I've been looking at pictures of the RM1370 as it's constructed of fiberglass covered plywood. At RM Yachts of La Rochelle |...
Sorry, keyboard got the better of me. Yes I meant chine. They seem like horizontal bilge keels. <thread title updated>
RM = 27 * RM(1) * ∆/G + δrm is from page 206 of Principles of Yacht Design by Larsson and Eliasson second edition. They talk about estimating...
Hi, I've been reading Principles of Yacht Design and playing with Delftship and was wondering if I'm calculating the RM correctly. Delftship...
Hi, While researching building methods I came across Matt Layden's Sharpie designs with chime runners. Has anyone tried these with a boat bigger...
Thanks, that's a great thread. Now I have another method to ponder over. I guess most of the strength will be coming from the fiberglass?
Hi, I've been looking into building a wood sailboat and have found a couple plans available online. Some methods seems to advocate making the...
Hi there, I'm working on my own catamaran design. I'm fairly certain I'll be using foam core construction to make it. I've found some boat...