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    Interesting Meta 39

    The Minitroll 8.3m is adorable, and probably a better sailing hull form. META seem to use Beta marine, and they have a parallel hybrid series...
    Post by: phillysailor, Sep 22, 2021 in forum: Motorsailers
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    42' Monk Motorsailer

    I really like the layout of this boat, especially the semi-open pilothouse. Very practical, good sun protection and ventilation, and puts watch...
    Post by: phillysailor, Sep 22, 2021 in forum: Motorsailers
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    Reasons to Reduce Mast Height

    I think you'll get what you pay for, in terms of opinions here and at the office cooler. Are you considering new sails? If the rest of the boat...
    Post by: phillysailor, Jun 15, 2021 in forum: Boat Design
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    I need help with terminology on thru hull water intakes.

    So that the top cap can be removed and the tube cleaned out, say of an obstructing plastic bag, without bringing much water into the compartment.
    Post by: phillysailor, Jun 14, 2021 in forum: Boat Design
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    I need help with terminology on thru hull water intakes.

    If designing a new boat, I've a question about minimizing thru-hulls and optimizing water distribution onboard. Assume a 39' sailboat with a...
    Post by: phillysailor, Jun 14, 2021 in forum: Boat Design
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    Free Standing Aluminum Mast, Mounting Hardware

    I was reluctant to drill my CF tubes, so ground and sanded a G10 puck in which embedded nuts secured the hardware I was attaching. I glued it to...
    Post by: phillysailor, Nov 22, 2020 in forum: Sailboats
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    Leeboard Orientation

    I sanded the leading edge of my Va’a motu leeboard to a knife edge at the air/water interface at the instruction of the designer, Gary Dierking....
    Post by: phillysailor, Feb 17, 2020 in forum: Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics
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    Thinking about a motorsailor

    [ATTACH] for those interested in little details... Up top is a quite possibly difficult to understand sketch of a gooseneck made of nylon webbing...
    Post by: phillysailor, Feb 11, 2020 in forum: Motorsailers
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    Thinking about a motorsailor

    [ATTACH] I’ve been experimenting with a twin keel balanced rig design. The goal is a KISS shallow water capable coastal cruiser for a couple doing...
    Post by: phillysailor, Feb 11, 2020 in forum: Motorsailers
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    Enclosed buoyancy compartments on wood/plywood boats

    My Va’a motu, an outrigger canoe, has four cockpit watertight compartments and bow & stern compartments. I use Armstrong hatches, as they are the...
    Post by: phillysailor, Nov 18, 2019 in forum: Boat Design
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    I would like help with a 38-45 foot trawler design

    This old thread could use a bump, since the design brief is close to one I've been considering. I'm interested in a sailboat that could take on...
    Post by: phillysailor, Nov 17, 2019 in forum: Powerboats
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    self supporting mast & tabernacle?

    Has anyone created a tabernacle which enables self-supporting masts on a motorsailer? My spitballing is for a modest sailing performance...
    Thread by: phillysailor, Apr 8, 2019, 5 replies, in forum: Motorsailers
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    Ultra lightweight deck+Nonskid DIY style...

    Yes, I spoke with a more experienced builder, Tom Henry, who explained the top is in compression, the bottom in tension. The top therefore gets...
    Post by: phillysailor, Sep 18, 2017 in forum: Multihulls
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    DIY Wing Seats for Hobie 16

    As an option, the bench seat could be made from 2 inch insulation foam. Cut the 4x8 panel sold at big boxes, round the edges and epoxy Home Depot...
    Post by: phillysailor, Sep 16, 2017 in forum: Multihulls