Sail area can help (I'll let others fill in here) but you need to remember that your hull design (waterline length) will limit your speed. The...
are you using a 3D modeling software? you might try to see if they have an add-on. usually this stuff is expensive from what i know.
All this math is hurting my brain!
Sweet - i have a nice 6cfm vac pump I bought off of amazon. one of the robinair types for Airconditioning systems. It seems to work great....
I don't think that comment was directed at Dragon or that they are unresponsive, can't comment either way. I'm sure they are a decent company....
Other Good Carbon fiber Panel sources Dragonplate does offer decent carbon fiber panels, but they are hella expensive. I found a much better...