Top heavy boat help

Discussion in 'Stability' started by Toxiccornholeo, Oct 16, 2009.

  1. Toxiccornholeo
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    Toxiccornholeo New Member

    Hello, I'm currently building a small boat as a project and would like to hear some suggestions or pictures on how I should build the boats frame if the boat is top heavy, a tower is going to be going straight up from the center, any suggestions would be great, links to pictures/photos are even better ty!
     
    Toxiccornholeo, Oct 16, 2009
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  2. kapnD
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    kapnD Senior Member

    search, read, search, read, search, read, and post some pictures and specifications.
    Say hi to Toto
     
    kapnD, Oct 16, 2009
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  3. hoytedow
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    hoytedow Carbon Based Life Form

    Ocean going barges carry cranes. Those are potentially top heavy. The wide footprint that the hull makes is helpful in maintaining stability.
     
    hoytedow, Oct 16, 2009
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  4. dskira

    dskira Previous Member

    Ask the designer. You bought the plan right?
    If you design it yourself, well, you are in a pikle, because now you need a designer and pay for it.
    Cheers
    Daniel
     
    dskira, Oct 16, 2009
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  5. PAR
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    PAR Yacht Designer/Builder

    Without the basic information about the boat, such as what it is and the general dimensions, particularly the various centers, you'll get little useful information. It's a bit like asking why your car will not start, but we don't know what it is or what it's doing. You'll need considerably more in specifics about the design you're building.
     
    PAR, Oct 16, 2009
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  6. gonzo
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    gonzo Senior Member

    You are building a small boat with a tower? I doesn't sound like a good idea
     
    gonzo, Oct 16, 2009
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  7. srimes
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    Naw, go for it! Just make sure someone has a camcorder rolling when you first launch/use it :D
     
    srimes, Oct 17, 2009
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    pistnbroke I try

    this boat looks as tall as it is long !!! OK if you keep above 20 kts !!!
     

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