Well,... It is actually a tacking outrigger, not a catamaran. I wanted a multi, and I considered Wharram designs and building plans. However,...
A windsurfer rig might be of good use.
Designing an building your own boat can bring great rewards. In my case anyway. I praise every minute I spend on my boat, just as I enjoyed the...
Thanks for posting the drawing. Seems like a capable design. Sergio knows his job. His BateVento line is quite successful.
Upwind for 8 miles in 20 knots of TWS. Possible? ...Yes, might be. However, looking at the hull shape, the chances are not too great. :-) Looking...
I agree with the comments above, that MDF is not at all a good option. And I can understand, that you don't want to loose the work already...
Nevermind. Enjoy your day.
It depends on which performance you are talking about. As described, my requirements have been achieved in performance of crew comfort, which is...
Since I have come back to this thread, I might also try to add something to the original design, which started it. Considering that my boat,...
Hello rwatson, Sorry, I couldn't resist to reply. I read this comment a while ago. But it always comes back to my mind. So, I thought, I might...
Oh, yes. Indeed. I had great fun sailing my 1 x 10 scale model of Arpex. Great risk mitigation strategy, I think. :-)
Ah...and... I recommend that you try and build an exact scale model, and make it sail. If you succeed, and if it looks good to you, you have a...
Hello there. .... Interesting thread. I hope y'all don't mind if I join, and share a brief comment. My name is Peter Mirow (don't ask me why...
