philSweet's Recent Activity

  1. philSweet replied to the thread Venezuela Shipping.

    Yes J, that is what I have always believed also. There is a system of cut-outs for those involved in delivery that insulates the...

    Dec 12, 2025 at 7:45 PM
  2. philSweet replied to the thread Forces on mast foot.

    Don't worry about sailing loads, handle the excursions and mast install and mast dismounting forces, like when a crane drags your boat...

    Dec 7, 2025 at 8:10 PM
  3. philSweet replied to the thread Efficiency vs Effectiveness.

    But this is just plain wrong. You have to get your head around why a 45% apparent slip is efficient and effective at 6.5 knots. A prop...

    Dec 7, 2025 at 6:14 PM
  4. philSweet replied to the thread Looking for modern and tradional design.

    This isn't a very good idea. The change in shapes that represent modern designs are the direct result materials and methods of...

    Dec 7, 2025 at 3:49 PM