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    Deployable, shallow submersible observation pod for Catamaran

    6 year old very sub (ha! see what I did there?) Go Pro on a stick dangled off my pedal cat in murky waters. Im sure you can do much better still...
    Post by: Tiny Turnip, Oct 7, 2019 in forum: Boat Design
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    AC 36 Foiling Monohulls

    The raised foil would seem to present a notably increased risk of injury/death in collision. Closing speeds of what, possibly 120 mph on opposite...
    Post by: Tiny Turnip, Oct 6, 2019 in forum: Sailboats
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    The IMOCA 60 Future Gets Clearer

    thanks both. is it possible to summarise the arguments both ways - for and against rudder foils?
    Post by: Tiny Turnip, Oct 2, 2019 in forum: Sailboats
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    BOAT JOKES (we need a few laughs)

    Roisin Murphy from Moloko is wise to their evil ways: [MEDIA]
    Post by: Tiny Turnip, Oct 1, 2019 in forum: All Things Boats & Boating
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    BOAT JOKES (we need a few laughs)

    In fact, just stay clear of rabbits. With thanks to the wonderful Discarding Images: [IMG]...
    Post by: Tiny Turnip, Oct 1, 2019 in forum: All Things Boats & Boating
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    The IMOCA 60 Future Gets Clearer

    I'm curious about the difference in 'attitude' between the IMOCA 60 boats and the AC36 boats when flying. I'd be grateful for explanation both of...
    Post by: Tiny Turnip, Sep 22, 2019 in forum: Sailboats
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    Foil canoe

    I can't help with sums as such, but I am very aware that the amount of power your 4 paddlers can sustain will be critical; the power needed for...
    Post by: Tiny Turnip, Sep 19, 2019 in forum: Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics
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    AC 36 Foiling Monohulls

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    Post by: Tiny Turnip, Sep 14, 2019 in forum: Sailboats
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    Trailerable and seaworthy... trying to find a compromise

    My previous boat was a Winklebrig. Winkle Brig Home http://www.winklebrig.org/ They were a production boat that has a mast that flips up in a...
    Post by: Tiny Turnip, Sep 13, 2019 in forum: Boat Design
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    I have been working on human powered watercraft

    Some thoughts. Stages of energy transfer: From chemical energy in blood sugar to kinetic energy in muscle contraction. (derived from...
    Post by: Tiny Turnip, Aug 16, 2019 in forum: Projects & Proposals
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    What the heck is this thing? A bell, a light?

    funny shape for a bell- I can't see it ringing well, or any reason for a crow's nest bell not to be bell shaped. Does look more light shaped than...
    Post by: Tiny Turnip, Aug 12, 2019 in forum: Boat Design
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    I have been working on human powered watercraft

    OK, a few thoughts. It is not clear whether you are looking for a buyer for your record breaking vessel, or the design (and intellectual...
    Post by: Tiny Turnip, Aug 12, 2019 in forum: Projects & Proposals
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    Design Advice

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    Post by: Tiny Turnip, Aug 11, 2019 in forum: Wooden Boat Building and Restoration
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    Songs About Boats

    Love a spot of Bob Dylan - thanks Angel. From when the ship comes in to when the boat comes in. This was the theme of a successful British TV...
    Post by: Tiny Turnip, Aug 7, 2019 in forum: All Things Boats & Boating
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    An old dream....

    I've posted this before, but it is a related idea that seems rather clever to me: [MEDIA]
    Post by: Tiny Turnip, Aug 7, 2019 in forum: Multihulls