Post is over 7 years old.
I have GD controls with two smart actuators. Pretty flawless thus far.
Stern thrusters would have been an easy add.
The clear downside to the cat hulls for the project is the immersion issue. If you sink her too low forward; you need to add bow extensions and...
I don’t know how anyone can argue about whether plywood is or is not suitable without knowing spans and loads. No typical off the shelf i beam...
That seems odd to me. For a typical repair of 1” thick material; you’d taper is 8-12 to 1 or 8”. This to avoid the same issue as prior remarks...
My outside observer opinion is that you ought to videotape your work and post a link here of the after 500 miles as well; perhaps someone seasoned...
The only reason to go to a foam over 2 pound density is if the foam is doing some major work carrying the people on deck; even then; only the top...
Oh, I see, not as a catamaran.
What do you mean by lotsa heel Tom?
If that thing is a little off center or cockeyed; that could be the reason. Still, Bodo will answer best. Maybe it warped on you… I’d think...
I’m gonna stay away from push/pull debate, my boat can’t push. For the ‘yaw’, this is probably also best answered by the Swedish fella, but my...
My boat has sharp bows; she’ll never push more than seaweed safely.
Why push vs pull? just stopping?
Well, if forced to not swing, I have two 20 pound Navy anchors I can tie near the stern. Those are easy.
