Sheet 2 of the plans clearly shows a chainplate on the transom. I cannot account for that. The B24 has twin mast top backstays which extend out to...
Sorry Freddi, I can't be of more help. :o
You must have made some error in your frame and spacing measurements, as the gunnell is a straight line between the bottom of the beam boxes....
To all you Guys & Gals at Ezifold, Congrats on bringing the B28 back to life. Now, at last, all who wish to can build this standout trimaran with...
Yes I agree with RR. Take the trouble to read right through the Buccaneer 24 Builders thread. The buccaneer 24 was expressly designed by Lock...
Well I cogitated (Lol), about names and I came up with this. I think you should use a new name for your 8.5 and I agree Privateer would be a good...
We, that is my company Canadian Multihull Services, built the first B28, plus another for a client. Lock Crowther was in Toronto for the World...
Thanks Craig. I'll give it some thought as my wife is taking me for a long drive this afternoon, and I will have time to cogitate, :rolleyes:
Craig and team Ezifold. I completely support your work in developing a new version of the basic B24 platform. However I hope you will also give...
Quite literally a torpedo like bulge just below the water line at the bow.
Use the plastic acid bags available from lead acid battery supply centres. Blow them up with a vacuum cleaner in place and cap firmly. Tough...
Please explain.;)
All These Observations, Assessments, Assumptions, Etc:---regarding This Little 135 Year Old Boat Only Highlight The Old Saying------ "everything...
Bruce. Glad your hip replacement went well. I too have been in hospital for a week. Had some bleeding from where the sun don't shine and had...
SOUNDs Good Figgy. Cheers. Oldsailor. :cool: :) :D
As you increase the dimensions of a design the stability increases dramatically. You can use a bigger rig as the righting moment increases faster...
GENERAL opinion among the worlds best multihull designers is that the Tornado hull design is to this day still the best one for any fast...
All THE BEST FOR THE NEW YEAR to all who are reading this thread. I had a Crowther International 23 catamaran. It had four single berths, a...
YES MMD. I found a great shot of Playstation/Cheyenne and was able to approximate the LB ratio off the screen,and it looks like at least 20:1...
Quote:- That is why I was wondering about the LONGITUDINAL CENTER OF BOUYANCY, my first question, widening the bow sections will move the cente...
