Relative to the original question: 1.) Build hull #001 as designed and fit it out as you intend to. Do not use the hull plug for the purpose of...
All boats sold in Europe must be CE certified, and require a craft ID number. For US built boats exported into markets regulated by CE...
I think there's a bit of ambiguity surrounding the concept of a "prop pocket" VS that of a hull tunnel or a "tunnel drive". I think that what...
You need a minimum of 3" tip clearance, 4" would be better. I would also question your need for a V-Drive, unless you need it to achieve...
Pockets are usually incorporated into a hull to decrease prop draft and deal with issues relating to the driveline or engine placement. Pockets...
Stops are typically installed at 35 deg P&S in typical twin screw rudder installations. I can't think of any good reson to allow more than that,...
Have you looked at the Back Coves? The all have inboard diesels, and are built in Maine...without a Hinckley price tag. I think they build a 26...
You've actually got a pretty little hull there. It looks like there's a bit of tumblehome aft - I don't think I've seen another aluminum boat of...
I have to compliment you on your attitude and on the completeness with which you are documenting this project. In response to some of the...
You need to apply a 2-part fairing compound over the raw glass. 3M, ATC, etc all make them. You'll need to verify that the type you get is...
Van Der Velden manufactures high-lift "Barke" rudders for the yachting industry. I have been involved on a 150' Trideck built in the US, where...
In response to Tim B: We are indeed discussing the geometry of "chine flat" designs. Obviously, for a simple hard chine hull form, the chine...
The classification societies (ABS, Lloyd's, DNV, etc.) have guidelines for construction of classed vessels which include construction sandards....
Chine surface areas are usually determined as a function of the plan form area of the running surface of the hull at it's design speed. There are...
There may be some CG related stability and trim problems with opting for the outboards. I'm assuming it's an early model express/sportfish...
That would be refered to as a "fantail" stern.
I would caution against a fixed modification that would reduce the actual clear open area of the scuppers. A blister or cowl may be difficult to...