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    Why no aerodynamic control/stabilizer surfaces on high speed cats?

    I agree that one autogyro control would not be enough. A different system would be needed for every moment (pitch,yaw,roll,etc.).Maybe some hover...
    Post by: c-cat, May 24, 2008 in forum: Boat Design
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    Why no aerodynamic control/stabilizer surfaces on high speed cats?

    In most offshore racing organizations aero-controls are outlawed. It would be comforting though to have gyro-controlled canards inbetween the...
    Post by: c-cat, May 23, 2008 in forum: Boat Design
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    Why are my rudders so ineffective ? (pwc converted to propeller)

    Iv'e watched the vid, and it seems that the prop is lifting the transom,It's what cleavers do.If the rudder were making substantial lift the hull...
    Post by: c-cat, Mar 10, 2008 in forum: Boat Design
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    Why are my rudders so ineffective ? (pwc converted to propeller)

    Sweet ride, need to stick with the wedge rudder,maybe give some thought about counter-rotating props to eliminate prop walk. Think top fuel drag...
    Post by: c-cat, Feb 27, 2008 in forum: Boat Design
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    Baltek Core As Planking Material?

    To reduce final fairing i'm vac. bagging the final ttwo outer lams the last of which may be decorative taxilium. Thanks for your support I'm busy...
    Post by: c-cat, Jan 12, 2008 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    Baltek Core As Planking Material?

    core as planking material After research and discussions with alot of helpfull people I'm going to explain what the procedure will be.First,cut...
    Post by: c-cat, Jan 10, 2008 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    DIY tunnel drive

    Be sure to vent the tunnels via. tubing.Otherwise probably won't acheive planning speed.Thought about doing this to some merc.sportjets but...
    Post by: c-cat, Jan 5, 2008 in forum: Surface Drives
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    Baltek Core As Planking Material?

    I,ll admit that I plan to prep through the weeknights,assemble on weekend.Then probably rip the foam and apply over a long weekend.Fair thrugh the...
    Post by: c-cat, Jan 5, 2008 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    Baltek Core As Planking Material?

    I,ll probably spash a mold off the finished boat.I schedule commercial const.for a living and figure the plug at 2 wks.(after cutting frames &...
    Post by: c-cat, Jan 5, 2008 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    Baltek Core As Planking Material?

    Thanks Kaptin, I'm not sold on one foam or the other as of yet.I do however have some boat building experience with both,balsa being the...
    Post by: c-cat, Jan 4, 2008 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    Baltek Core As Planking Material?

    baltek core as planking material After extensive research Iv'e decided to eliminate the cf between planks.Foam core will only be used in the...
    Post by: c-cat, Jan 4, 2008 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    High speed Diesel/gasonline electric

    I've persued the topic on rc forums with regard to a brushless generator powering two brushless motors.Seems as motors get larger rpm goes...
    Post by: c-cat, Jan 1, 2008 in forum: Hybrid
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    Baltek Core As Planking Material?

    Baltek Planking After Some Research I've Discovered That It Has Been Done.i'm Now Curious To Know If I Leave A Gap Of 1/8 In. Between Planks That...
    Post by: c-cat, Dec 26, 2007 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    Air Pockets in Corners

    Try Laying Single Strand (chop Strand) Around Corners After Brushing Resin,so It Sticks,then Follow With Laminate.it May Be Time Consuming As...
    Post by: c-cat, Dec 23, 2007 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    Baltek Core As Planking Material?

    I'm Planning A Build Of A 28-30ft. Performance Cat And Would Like Any Info On One-off Fiberglass Construction.i Was Thinking Of Sheeting...
    Thread by: c-cat, Dec 23, 2007, 16 replies, in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building