Would be juce to avoid having a shaft (weak point) if feasible for the hull design, as mr Sponburg explained. Also, can rig a nice remote raising...
You did a very clean professional job on that Mike, simple and effective! Thanks for posting your results. Can you talk a bit more about how you...
Rumars You have a point, a hinge on the mast base seems far simpler as there are no major mods to the mast. Wont be able to lower it all the way...
Now that's a fun bit of engineering! Thanks for posting
a whole other level of flak over there, but mostly not condescending somehow that's better
Couldn't agree more with this. I moved from there to sailing anarchy form and only check back in here now and again because of the "don't even try...
Thanks for the replies as always Gonzo, appreciate it. Stay safe
This would be retrofit on a 50- foot trimaran Gonzo, Yes a 1.5kw quick windlass and a pair of electric winches. figured I'd need a leaver arm...
Hey all, would appreciate your opinions/experiences on this Since it's likely cheaper than replacing a bridge, I'm wondering what the...
Looking for some consulting time from a naval architect to run the numbers for replacing existing centerboard & rudder arrangement with high...
Ah found it .. Gore-Tex and a variety of similar semipermeables from Saertex (Saerbeck, Germany), Pil Membranes (King’s Lynn, Norfolk, U.K.) and...
They have a patent on a process but not the material used in the process.. these membranes are used for many things. I'll have to just buy a few...
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