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    CFD from Solid Models

    Project results & wrap-up Modifications are complete and initial sea-trial results exceeded expectations. After cutting-off portions of the...
    Post by: LarryMcI, Jun 3, 2011 in forum: Software
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    How to draw a hull of a ship in ProEngineer?

    Hull model in Pro/E I've used Pro/E since 1989 and Pro/D since 2001. My entire vessel (and, subsequently, all my customers') have been 100% PTC...
    Post by: LarryMcI, Jul 27, 2010 in forum: Software
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    Coosa vs Nidacore

    I must agree that, unless you're building an ultra-light-weight vessel from-scratch, exotic materials (like Nida-Core, Baltek and Coosa) are...
    Post by: LarryMcI, Jun 18, 2010 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    How to make a hollow fiberglass object.

    Styrafoam cores work well for large objects too. Here's how we built the mast-tube for my boat: http://sedation4.com/mast-tube.html
    Post by: LarryMcI, Jun 18, 2010 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    Coosa vs Nidacore

    I've used plywood, Nida-Core and balsa cored panels for flooring throughout my catamarans. Plywood is relatively inexpensive but it must be...
    Post by: LarryMcI, Jun 18, 2010 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    Attaching a Life Ring

    We use these aluminum rail-mount ring bouy brackets: http://www.jmsonline.net/RAIL-MOUNT-ALUM-RING-BUOY-BRKT.htm The rail-mount portion may be...
    Post by: LarryMcI, Jun 18, 2010 in forum: All Things Boats & Boating
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    Anyone using CATIA V5 ?

    Here's a current article about CATIA in the marine industry: http://www.compositesworld.com/articles/integrated-software-streamlined-hull-tool-design
    Post by: LarryMcI, May 13, 2010 in forum: Software
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    Yacht Design with Catia V5

    An article about CATIA in the marine industry was in April's issue of Composites Technology....
    Post by: LarryMcI, May 13, 2010 in forum: Software
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    Yacht Design with Catia V5

    CATIA is much more than a design tool. Product Lifecycle Management covers every aspect from design-to-mold(s) and laminate-schedule development...
    Post by: LarryMcI, May 2, 2010 in forum: Software
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    3D model of an outboard engine

    Outboard Motor Solid Model I have a STEP file, for the Evinrude E-Tec 40-60 HP outboards, obtained from Evinrude at the 2009 IBEX in Miami. The...
    Post by: LarryMcI, May 2, 2010 in forum: Software
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    Pilot House / Coach Roof Camber

    5 degree stanchion bases are common, for a reason; railing supports should be close to vertical. On decks or rooftops, 5 degree slope (at the...
    Post by: LarryMcI, May 2, 2010 in forum: Boat Design
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    replace through hull from plastic to SS

    There are molded lip-washers, available at any plumbing supply, which are used for drain connections under sinks. Like the ones on P-trap...
    Post by: LarryMcI, Apr 21, 2010 in forum: Metal Boat Building
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    replace through hull from plastic to SS

    How true. I have NO metallic thru-hulls on my 37' cat, except one ... the damn thru-hull transducer from Furuno. Grrrrr!
    Post by: LarryMcI, Apr 19, 2010 in forum: Metal Boat Building
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    How would you finish this console?

    Blow-off the fiberglass re-work. Fair your existing plugs with Bond-O, cover everyting with marine vinyl (Nautilex makes many suitable...
    Post by: LarryMcI, Apr 19, 2010 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    replace through hull from plastic to SS

    Is Marelon not suitable? If not (God knows why?) then your washer/collar approach is appropriate. Do not rely on bedding compound to radially...
    Post by: LarryMcI, Apr 19, 2010 in forum: Metal Boat Building