When the rudder post is not angled/slanted all that much there really isn't that much force being directed into "submerging the stern", it takes a...
That pic of the original rudder plan shows it to be of the old "heart shaped" design. In that type of shape, the center of effort is quite far...
Ok, I'll have some studying to do.
I see now. Not being an engineer, how does the upward force at the forward end translate? In other words, which connection, (the stem head...
What is the purpose, extend anchor/extend headstay for a jib? Are you planning a cantilever loading? If for sail carrying there should be a...
Per ABYC; (paraphrasing,) "Solder shall not be used as the sole connection for wiring". Get a good crimping tool, use tinned marine grade wire,...
I agree, and (thankfully for him at today's prices,) both the glass tape and epoxy are already on hand in more that sufficient quantities, along...
After much perusal and cogitating I think I came-up with a solution to the owner's problem. I went to to project today to get a firsthand close-up...
Been a fan and follower of cold molding and its techniques for, oh, I guess some 40 years. Several times I've come across writings that say,...
As an aside: As sailors we toss around terms that are more-or-less understood by fellow sailors but are often incorrectly used. In traditional...
Welcome, looks like a nice boat. Your windlass situation is quite common on boats with high bulwarks/bowsprits. Perhaps some info is being...
I'll report to him what I've learned, (enough to give me pause about proceeding).
Oh boy, I've always thought that this was going to be a nightmare. Perhaps small overlapping sections done one at a time might work? Moving along...
Thanks for your reply Fallguy. I only got into this when I was called and my friend says: "Can I borrow your vacuum pump?" So I started asking...
Ok, a friend of mine is building a houseboat, the hull is what may be called scow shaped, flat bottom with vertical sides, ends on a slope. The...
