Long story. I started designing the Columbia 30 as a sub-contract job with M & M. Soon thereafter (due to various reasons), I stopped doing...
Chuck, Retr-fitting of foils on symetrical hulled craft does provide increased efficiency and speed. We have done several retrofit projects and...
We were thinking the same thing around the office-wouldn't it be nice to do a real time walk through of your Rhino models? Well one of our...
In the future, you should consider contacting spar manufacturers for this data. They usually publish sectional properties for their spars.
Thanks for all the responses, the information has been very helpful. What I need is a low-cost system (<$2k) that will allow me to machine scale...
Does anyone know of a source for a low cost 3-axis CNC mill capable of cutting foam/wood and with decent (8") z-axis travel? Thanks Tim
A powercat may be an excellent solution. Even a relatively heavy powercat will still be far more efficient, more seaworthy and less costly to...
Hi there, Been following this thread with interest. I have engineered several of these systems and in one case followed the ball-screw idea...
Some suggestions: Have other boats been built to these plans? Perhaps you can find out from a previous owner, etc. how the boat balanced. There...
Dave, Just remembered Mark's last name: Mark Vanderlee. Cheers, Tim
Hi Dave, I'm afraid I can't help you with a source for plywood, but I'm sure if you contact Saga they will tell you. Call and ask for Mark-he's...
Hi all, Thanks for the feedback. It is tough striking out on your own in this business. I still do sub-contracting work for other firms, and...
Hi all! Just happened on this forum and glad I did. It looks like a great dialogue going on here. I'm a yacht designer and marine engineer, and...
