reminds me of a jet turbine intake. How efficient are those at moving air or water? I'll bet there is already a patent on something similar to...
snipe hunting the watch/string is to sailing as snipe hunting is to, well, hunting. I get it now.....you're actually measuring how gullible a...
gearing OK, I'll bite. I actually own a watch and a piece of string. How does it work for measuring speed on the water. How precise is...
gearing Hello Paul, I would like to get away from having to raise the 6hp outboard when under sail. On my 19' Mariner it doesn't seem to...
gearing It would seem that friction and excessive weight are the enemies of developing more complex transmissions whether in boats or autos,...
this question probably belongs on an automotive thread, but a lot of you boat people are engineers and/or mechanical types so you might have some...
door fix Alan, You are probably right about this boat being able to carry a taller mast, but the mast as you see on the drawing is hardly longer...
door fix Alan, I ordered the design #19.8. It is a 23' open dayboat, probably will come in around 2000lbs. tow weight. I don't want to keep...
door fix Actually, this has been a pretty good thread. It's been informational and civil, both qualities in short supply on the 'net. Usually...
door fix Gonzo, I respectfully disagree. One inch difference between the two lower corners of the door is something. That door is likely to be...
door fix Walt, As I understand it, you're not interested in repairing the entire garage floor, just fix the uneven gap UNDER the door, right?...
carbon in aircraft this thread is more about the nature of composites than specific to boats, so I'll wander a little off topic here and throw...
contact Par, I couldn't find any contact info for you on this forum. I would like to buy a set of plans for the 23' daysailer you designed...