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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 -
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 -
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 -
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