Thanks Fred!
@fredrosse - I'm thinking of giving it a flat bottom, some flare to the topsides, and doubled ended (almost exactly as shown in the photo). I...
Less than 10 lbs, batteries about 15 lbs, other electronics less than 10 lbs. As stable as we can get for a vessel roughly 4 feet LOA. I'm...
Good point, I may be over designing this a tad bit. ;)
I'm toying with the idea of building a USV (Unmanned Surface Vehicle) that will be used as a sonar survey tool in shallow, protected water (bays,...
Wow! @Gwion your boat is a million times nicer than the one I'm looking at. If I get this boat I might try to incorporate some of the things...
That's the guy. Hard to tell but the construction looks sound but the finish is pretty rough. Topsides look like they were painted with a roller...
@Gwion - Thanks. Would love to see more photos of your boat and how your deck and cockpit are laid out. From the looks of it, I don't think the...
@Gwion - Sorry to nag, but what sort of boat speeds are typical for your boat?
@Gwion - Yes, there are several things I would change and that catwalk structure is just bizarre. It only has the two winches on the cabin top...
@Gwion - I also come from a racing background (monohulls of all sizes). What sorts of boat speeds do you get with yours? How bad is the bridge...
This is the boat I'm looking at: Boat for sale - Simpson 10.2 meter Custom Catamaran - 35' http://www.boatersresources.com/bfs_detail.php?adid=450874
@Gwion - This 10.2 has under-hull skegs and rudders and was completed about 10 years ago. How well does yours perform under sail?
I'm looking at a 10.2 meter / 34 foot catamaran that was owner-built to a design by Roger Simpson. I'm not familiar with Simpson's designs but he...
