^^ I read through the report, applied the difference in drag, angle of attack, lateral plane area, and change in rudder angle. It turns out that...
^^ Thanks. That is the data I was looking for.
Well, I had made this change a few weeks ago, but had not had a chance for a good workout until today. I measure tacking angles, wind, speed, and...
Yes, pre-laminated plate like G-10. It seemed like a simple way to go about this without building forms. The intention is simply to complete the...
Not a chance.
Dingies and race boats go as thin as practical, squared off or mitered to one side. Got that. Basic theory. Wandering around the yacht yard I...
I finally finished the project. These 2 posts describe the idea, the process, and the results....
The non-skid on PDQs is made by rolling thickened gel coat, not molded. It wears amazingly well, as it is still sharp on this 15-year old boat....
a. I don't really care about LOA as a cost. My slip is per month only and other thing don't amount to much. b. There are other advantages for a...
Plug. Sure, but not so easy to get fair since there is some compound curvature. Certainly could be plan C. Shaping glass doesn't scare me much;...
Specifically, I'm planning a short (24") transom extention to improve boarding on a PDQ 32 catamaran. Rather than burn up forum space, my reasons...
I have found this EPA memo enlightening. It explains the chemistry of phase separation. http://www.epa.gov/otaq/regs/fuels/rfg/waterphs.pdf It...
