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brian eiland replied to the thread Multihull Structure Thoughts.

Don't think i would be a fan of that 'half wishbone' boom,...just very tough to maintain a good shape.

brian eiland replied to the thread Daggerboards, Centerboards, mini Keels on Catamarans.

Hello Skip, Actually when I first viewed this vessel I did not realized that the center nacelle was fashioned to move across the beam of...

brian eiland replied to the thread Daggerboards, Centerboards, mini Keels on Catamarans.

Another forum posting in reference to 'Happy Feet' [IMG] arnie_duckworth__bicat2.jpg File size: 123.4 KB Views: 598 [IMG] arnie 2.jpg...

brian eiland replied to the thread Daggerboards, Centerboards, mini Keels on Catamarans.

brian eiland replied to the thread Catamaran Bridgedeck Clearance.

On many ships the bulbous bow helps to keep the bow wave from being so large, and helps keep it from climbing up as high on the bow. I...

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Really Fun Video of Cat across the Atlantic

Be sure to turn on the volume as music is good also,.. [MEDIA]

Forum: Multihulls

brian eiland replied to the thread open bridgedeck catamaran design.

Just reading back thru this subject thread, and found this posting rather interesting,...taming that mainsail PS: more from Catsketcher...

brian eiland replied to the thread Catamaran Bridgedeck Clearance.

I imagine you meant to say 2 ft,..not 2 inches No problem with hijack, .....lets here problems and solutions.

brian eiland replied to the thread Sodebo Ultim3 Jules Verne Record attempt 2025-2026..

I forgot how to translate to english,..help

brian eiland replied to the thread Daggerboards, Centerboards, mini Keels on Catamarans.

Wood Board Experiments If you look back at my dwg for the twin asymmetric bridgedeck CB's you will find that it relatively easy to...

brian eiland replied to the thread Bridgedeck centreboard why don't they work???.

Just read back thru this rather long subject thread, and discovered this posting of mine at the end. I rather like this idea, wonder if...

brian eiland liked UpOnStands's post in the thread Bridgedeck centreboard why don't they work???.

I look forward to whatever it is the two of you come up with.

brian eiland replied to the thread Daggerboards, Centerboards, mini Keels on Catamarans.

CB or DB Board in the Center vs Boards in the Hulls Just a real basic feeling, its going to make tacking (pivoting) a catamaran easier...

brian eiland replied to the thread Catamaran Bridgedeck Clearance.

How about adding some slight bulb shape to those bows above. #2 If I remember properly Lock Crowther experimented with them as well.

brian eiland replied to the thread Daggerboards, Centerboards, mini Keels on Catamarans.

I have never seen any aircraft utilizing symmetrical foil wings to develop their lift.