This is my own design (sometimes I wonder if I have some sort of sickness that I would undertake the design in my spare time). The boat is drawn...
I think Mr. Efficiency nailed it. All of her frames will be staying in her. She will have a cold molded bottom (2) x 1/4" layer of marine ply...
The role of the strong back is to keep the hull shape during construction. I envision building her inside and upside down. She will be cold molded.
I have drawn up a strong back for my 23ft power boat design. It consists mostly of nominal lumber and can't help to think it would be more...
Say no more - thank you for pointing the direction.
Can any speak to the position of these values in relationship to each other. From what I have read, LCB should be between 54% - 56% of DWL. From...
To Any One With a Suggestion, I have designed in AutoCad a 24' double ender. I have drawn the lines and sections etc.... I am interested in...
What happens you make a boat lighter than what she is designed for? My initial though goes to the stability of the boat. Because the boat...
Found my mistake. Evidently I have a Cp of 52%. Thoughts? Conclusions? Thanks to all who helped.
Many thanks to all that have replied. In an effort to get the bottom of my mystery, I will try an answer some of the questions asked. Firstly, I...
Perhaps the hardest thing about being a beginner is not having the hard won experience of comparison. I am designing a 24' double ender, wholly...