Anyone know sources to buy Aluminium Foil Sections? I’m after NACA 0012 x 300mm chord. Thanks Mojo
Has anyone found a source of quality carbon fibre cloth in China? Just wondering if there is a cheaper source relative to the costs in Australia?...
Hi, I'm considering using titanium grade 5 bolts to mount 316 stainless steel chainplates. I'm ideally wanting to avoid stainless steel bolts as...
Hi, I've done a lot of fiberglassing timber, but am new to foam cores. When I laminate glass to foam should I first coat the foam with thickened...
Hi Folks, I'm after some advice regarding a new keel. It's for a Hartley 16, which is a 5m trailer sailer. Upwind speed would be about 5kts....
Hi Folks, I have some mild steel and lead joined with polyester resin that I now need to seperate. Any suggestions on what chemicals I could use...
Just wondering if anyone has any real life comparisons of performance gains from fairing a keel? What sort of boat? What condition was the...
I'm looking to calculate the volume of a keel bulb rotated around a 00 series foil shape with 15% chord. Anyone know where I can find the surface...
Hi All, Just after any advice regarding tuning a square top main. I have a 26ft trailer sailer with a squaretop main. I'm having difficulties...
Hi Guys, I recently brought a 750mm R/C yacht She gets upto about 4-5kts but the big problem I'm having is after tacking or when I hit some chop...
I have an auxilary outboard that I am wanting to tilt 90 degrees when not being used, so that the shaft is horizontal. I've heard that this may...
I'm interested in the use of keel trim tabs, but having never sailed on a boat with one I'm interested to how they work and their tactical...
Does anyone have much information on modern synthetic materials as a replacement for Stainless steel rigging? Mojo
I'm looking for some resources about amatuer building a Carbon Fibre mast. Are there any good books about the subject. Thanks Mike
Does anyone know of schools for teaching composite boat building in Australia? Thanks Mike
Hello all, Just wondering what are some of the methods boats use to seal rudder shafts in the tube? Do many use a tight fitting bronze bush?...
What would be the best way to bend 316 stainless steel tube. I'm wanting to make a pushpit and pullpit out of 22mm dia tube with a wall...
G'day all, Anyone out there know of some good books on strip planking boat construction? Mojo
looking to build a 26ft yacht strip planked, and stumbled across a product called Duflex which is essentially a foam core that is coated each side...
