Recent content by Forecaddie

I know there is a forum for software, but my interest is in design. So, I am posting here. I am designing a proa, and have started learning Rhino 8. Looking to connect with people using Rhino and Grasshopper for Generative Design and Typology Optimisation and scripting, and if anyone would...

I have decided to buy Rhino 8. Is there a subgroup for Rhino on the forum? If not, can a moderator make one? Also, does anyone: 1- have a Rhino outboard model 6-10hp? Willing to share?

Instead of a schooner rig with masts in line and the aft sail receives bad air from forward sail, the forward sail will make in theory one sail. Also, easy to shunt.

I am working on a design for a proa with schooner rig with sails overlapping. Since a proa, the sails will be identical as the boat sails in both directions. Looking for input/ guidance on: Aerodynamic flow Sail shape

Looking at maybe doing a Dura type proa with longer hull and sails on the 7.5m hull. Any info on this type of vessel? <thread title updated>

Thanks mate- I am going in a different direction.

Want to build scale model for multihull design. What is typical scale? 1:20? How do you scale weight? I have 37kg existing hull and cat hulls. Scale- 1:20? 1:50? 1:100?

Thank you. Plan on 7.5 ww hull and 10 meter LH. Can you explain more about this windward drag and rounding up? Or a link so I can read it? Also, what do you mean lateral plan?

Building a 7.5m leward hull with cabin and 10m windward hull with 2 sails planned. looking for input/ opinion on sail rig option and ease of sailing. anyone use 7m tall catamaran masts with cat sail. I think I need 20sm sail area. I want to have option to reef and keep boat in water, so cant...