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gonzo replied to the thread Forces on mast foot.
There is a complicated set of forces on the mast. However, it is not relevant to know them in detail. The tension on the standing...
Dec 12, 2025 at 12:43 PM -
gonzo liked DCockey's post in the thread Forces on mast foot.
What do you mean by "a path for the sail driving forces to the hull"? Consider a rig with an unstayed mast (or rig with only a...
Dec 12, 2025 at 12:39 PM -
gonzo replied to the thread Help Needed on How to Set the Stability of the Generator and Engine for VOLVO KAD-300.
This may be a language issue. Gain means the amplification of a signal or force. That would not apply to a genset. Versatile, means...
Dec 12, 2025 at 12:33 PM -
gonzo replied to the thread New generic hullshape for multihulls.
A concept can't be patented, only technology or a specific design. Principles also can't be patented. For example, Bernoulli's...
Dec 12, 2025 at 12:29 PM -
gonzo replied to the thread Help with selecting windows.
If you are getting the acrylic CNC cut, making frames would not be much of an extra cost or effort.
Dec 12, 2025 at 12:24 PM -
gonzo liked seasquirt's post in the thread Help with selecting windows.
Hi hardguy007, have you considered polycarbonate windows instead of acrylic, eg. Macrolon or Lexan, or several other brands. It's about...
Dec 12, 2025 at 12:22 PM -
gonzo replied to the thread small shanty boat cat build log.
You need to split the firewood because it was evenly saturated at the start and will have a dry surface but a wet interior. You started...
Dec 11, 2025 at 8:48 AM -
gonzo liked Steve W's post in the thread Ferrocement hull repair.
I realize that this is an old thread and the boat in question probably ended up in a landfill long ago but i actually have some...
Dec 11, 2025 at 8:46 AM -
gonzo replied to the thread small shanty boat cat build log.
Your best bet is to buy a moisture meter.
Dec 11, 2025 at 8:40 AM -
gonzo replied to the thread Downsize engines possible?.
That is reallly high price. Overhaul Kit Engine Volvo Penta 41 42 43 Inboards Complete Set Replaces 877223 | eBay...
Dec 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM -
gonzo replied to the thread Downsize engines possible?.
Small modern diesel don't vibrate more than gas engines. Bigger ones are smooth too.
Dec 9, 2025 at 5:22 PM -
gonzo replied to the thread A 28'-33' monohull or multihull yacht for transport, for inland and offshore sailing....
No. You only need a commercial driver's license (CDL) if the vehicle or combination is more than 11,793 Kg.
Dec 8, 2025 at 4:16 PM -
gonzo replied to the thread Hydrostatic Curves of ship.
Can you imagine any ship without a complete set of lines? If a ship is aground, calculations can be done with the existing body plan....
Dec 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM -
gonzo replied to the thread Hydrostatic Curves of ship.
Draught 0 would be drydock. Most likely under 4 m the vessel would have no stability and capsize. However, without the body lines, how...
Dec 8, 2025 at 12:52 PM -
gonzo replied to the thread A 28'-33' monohull or multihull yacht for transport, for inland and offshore sailing....
What are the regulations for trailers? In most American countries they allow long objects, like powerline posts, and girders to be...
Dec 8, 2025 at 12:42 PM
