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    Flowtrecs Opinion

    Anyone have an opinion on the Flowtrecs fuel computer? Flowtrecs Mini (black) - Flowtrecs EN...
    Thread by: dinoa, Oct 12, 2022, 0 replies, in forum: OnBoard Electronics & Controls
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    Killer whales launch ‘orchestrated’ attacks on sailing boats

    Could be but: 1) proper vandals wouldn’t bust their heads doing it 2) they would much prefer nipping swimmers instead for real fun
    Post by: dinoa, Sep 20, 2020 in forum: All Things Boats & Boating
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    Killer whales launch ‘orchestrated’ attacks on sailing boats

    I thought there have been no cases of wild orcas attacking humans in the water.
    Post by: dinoa, Sep 17, 2020 in forum: All Things Boats & Boating
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    Best aluminium alloy for the masts

    From what I gather from the thread so far, 6082-T6 is the way to go.
    Post by: dinoa, Aug 30, 2020 in forum: Materials
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    Does filler weaken epoxy?

    Cotton flox and add cabosil until it doesn't sag
    Post by: dinoa, Aug 16, 2020 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    how many coats of resin?

    Wetting out gets you the strength. Filling the weave is cosmetic
    Post by: dinoa, Jul 20, 2020 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    who makes these ultra-light trailers/wheels and are they highway legal?

    If you're considering bike tires and rims, they're not designed for side loads
    Post by: dinoa, Jul 7, 2020 in forum: Boat Design
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    Gyrocopter rotor instead of canvas sail ?

    This corresponds well with observations of gyroplanes that have best L/D of ~4 and for the rotor alone ~7
    Post by: dinoa, May 4, 2020 in forum: Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics
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    Downwash equation for Bell-Shaped spanload distribution

    Google Al Bowers NASA
    Post by: dinoa, Feb 22, 2020 in forum: Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics
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    Downwash equation for Bell-Shaped spanload distribution

    An alternate view of optimum lift distribution: [MEDIA] [MEDIA]
    Post by: dinoa, Feb 21, 2020 in forum: Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics
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    How to seal XPS or EPS?

    Acrylic emulsion paint
    Post by: dinoa, Feb 17, 2020 in forum: Materials
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    how about floating roads instead of bridges?

    It pivots on a pile dolphin[ATTACH] and stops on another near the opposite shore shown on the right of the transiting boat[ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
    Post by: dinoa, Oct 25, 2019 in forum: Boat Design
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    how about floating roads instead of bridges?

    Here's a swing floater. It's registered and classed as well. Floating bridge of Lefkada – video | Go Lefkas | The ultimate tourist guide about...
    Post by: dinoa, Oct 24, 2019 in forum: Boat Design
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    Gyrocopter rotor instead of canvas sail ?

    amazing
    Post by: dinoa, May 10, 2019 in forum: Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics