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    Center of rotation of powerboat hull

    Center of yaw Apparently there are three axis about which rotation occurs...but in the docking situation, roll and pitch are essentially...
    Post by: rascalfair, Feb 5, 2005 in forum: Boat Design
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    Center of rotation of powerboat hull

    Thanks.....that's exactly what I'd like...an estimate. My boat, whicn we're trying to model, is a 36' lobsterboat....Spencer Lincoln designed...
    Post by: rascalfair, Feb 4, 2005 in forum: Boat Design
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    Center of rotation of powerboat hull

    Actually, I'm thinking of lateral rotation, not pitch. If left adrift, no current but say 8-10k wind, around which point will she rotate. I'm...
    Post by: rascalfair, Feb 3, 2005 in forum: Boat Design
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    Center of rotation of powerboat hull

    Thanks for the reply. I believe it is aft also, probably about 2/3 from the bow, but I'm interested in others opinions.... Rascalfair
    Post by: rascalfair, Feb 2, 2005 in forum: Boat Design
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    Center of rotation of powerboat hull

    Does anyone know about where from bow to stern the center of rotation is on a full keel power cruiser or sailboat? I've heard it's as far...
    Thread by: rascalfair, Feb 1, 2005, 9 replies, in forum: Boat Design
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    Dinghy/yacht designers

    dinghys and yachts... See Trinkas ... designed by Bruce Bigham.... http://www.trinka.com/
    Post by: rascalfair, Feb 1, 2005 in forum: Boat Design