Recent content by BigYeet

Thanks for the measurements and advice, I have already started construction if the plug but I am still considering some changes to the wings, etc. I have changed the design quite a bit and here are some pics of the newer one. The current foils are not the actual ones that I have designed. Do...

Hey there I am designing and analysing different Moth hydrofoils for a school science fair project and I need to know what is the best free software to use. I am currently using Xflr5 but it is not made for hydrofoils and does not work very well. Also any information about the hydrofoils of...

I am making a mould for a Moth and I am wondering what thicness plywood to use to go across the bulkheads to make the shape. I have tryied using 3mm ply but it was warping inbtween the bulkheads and not taking the shape of the hull properly. The bulkheads are spaced from 50 - 10cm apart and...

Sorry for not replying for ages. Thanks for all you suggestions and advice. I know I started this thread about the advantages of a male mould but is it possible to get a CNC machine to cut out a female mould? And also what do you think about 200gsm carbon inside and out with nomex foam...

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What is the advantage of using a male mould to make a lightweight cheap carbon boat?

Hey guys I am designing foils for a Moth and I am wondering what foil series would be best for the vertical and horizontal foils. If anyone knows the recommended chord,thickness,length etc please tell me. Cheers!

Thanks for your posts so far guys I will definitely be taking these into account. If anybody knows about good shapes for the foil struts and foils please tell me Thanks again!

Thank for the suggestions so far, I will definetly be adding some more detail. If anyone knows anything about wand setup/ mechanism and rudder angle changing system etc, please tell me. Thanks

It is very impresive for the boat to fly in 6 knots, its a shame about the frame breaking though. I have been looking at some of the different moth FB groups and I normaly sail a Starling (nz one man boat)

Thanks for you post, I haven't spent any time in a moth but I only just started high school and I will not be able to get a moth but I might be able to sail a freinds wazp.As for you suggestions for the wings, I will be attatching supports for the mast to the wing. Some wing bars are much...