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SA huge number of computational methods suddenly become more reliable. But that doesn't necessarily mean a Great Leap Forward (tm) for...
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SSkip Johnson replied to the thread Freeboard splashwell Panga hull.2 pound foam over time becomes a waterlogged mess. Fiberglass over XPS foam would work but epoxy is more expensive.
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SSkip Johnson reacted to Howlandwoodworks's post in the thread How did the old timers design hulls with
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One of the boatdesigns members Eric W. Sponberg Naval Architect (retired) wrote: THE DESIGN RATIOS A Naval Architect’s Dozen (or... -
SSkip Johnson reacted to Howlandwoodworks's post in the thread How did the old timers design hulls with Like.
You might check MIT,s https://mitmuseum.mit.edu/collections/collection/nautical
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SSkip Johnson replied to the thread Alternative to fiberglass for a Caledonia Yawl.I admire your friends convictions even though I don't have them other than a mighty oath to never use eps again. Yes it would require...
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SSkip Johnson replied to the thread Alternative to fiberglass for a Caledonia Yawl.It's a nice looking build. I second what @Rumars has said with some emphasis on filleting the laps. It's a bit more work but it is...
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SThere is a Canadian who wanted to travel the inland waterways of Canada. A great part of the world. He started out with a narrow...
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STraditionally, spreaders were wood, and they were all tapered. So it is partly a skeumorph in that it is the expected aesthetic. Also...
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SSkip Johnson replied to the thread Polypropylene honeycomb panels for hull construction?.I've been there and seen the boat it is an impressive build.
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SSkip Johnson reacted to mineral's post in the thread My modular aluminum catamaran build: Long-time lurker saying thanks! with Like.
Hi everyone, I am a member of BoatDesign.net; I’ve read and learned a great deal from your discussions over the years without ever...
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SSkip Johnson replied to the thread My modular aluminum catamaran build: Long-time lurker saying thanks!.Likewise more pictures and info please, a really impressive project.
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SSkip Johnson reacted to revintage's post in the thread Small trimaran with Tornado/Nacra 5.8 center hull with Like.
Had to use Sail Kote to manage to hoist the largest of the mains I have. The rudder system is ready and the self tacking jib track in...
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SSkip Johnson replied to the thread Xflir5 is telling me as chord length reduces and the reynold number drops drag goes up..For prototype foils you might look at FRP (G10) it's almost as strong and stiff as aluminum and far easier to work. The parallel...
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SSkip Johnson reacted to tropostudio's post in the thread Xflir5 is telling me as chord length reduces and the reynold number drops drag goes up. with Like.
If you already have the 3D printer going, I'd recommend looking into using it to make molds for composite foils. If you could iterate...
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SSkip Johnson reacted to Urepedese's post in the thread Xflir5 is telling me as chord length reduces and the reynold number drops drag goes up. with Like.
Tropostudio I gave up on trying to make the software work in 3D. But I often explain to people my brain works in 3D and I can stitch the...
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