Sqrt (22/18) is about 1.1, so I'd think you'll gain about 10%; if the boat sailed at 10 knots at 18 ft, maybe the 22er would do 11 in the same conditions. I...
... I'd like to use ... Hi Ed, I too like this rudder setup. I spent some time doodling on a piece of paper and convinced myself I could run lines to allow one...
... The one time I tried that, I found that the man had read that catamarans were really hard to tack. To compensate, he pushed the tiller really hard... I...
... that the daggerboard/leeboard/keel and any associated slots is drag (and weight) you carry round all the time. The rudder is always there when you want to...
I'm glad that I joined this list. You guys are friendly and helpful. I've learned a lot -- can't wait to experiment with this stuff on a real boat. best, Ed ...
Strip builders, Gary Dierking says that epoxy isn't necessary if you're going to fiberglass the hull inside and out. Does anybody disagree? Anybody use epoxy...
I've been studying strip built canoes and kayaks and am now in the middle of doing a sort of pack canoe. I got 5 books and 1 dvd plus been on the various...
In searching for various rig configurations I came across the Hoyt Rig http://www.garryhoyt.com/id32.html For a proa I'd think this could work out nicely? Or...
Looks like a fancy pants version of a balanced lug.  Outa work for tacking proa just fine. John Boy  The Goose, simple day sailor or minimalist adventure...
I've built maybe a dozen wood strippers over the years and more recently half that many foam strippers. The first two wood strippers were stripped up with...
So I've heard of a type of rudder but hadn't seen any examples of it. It's a 360 degree rotating kick up and since I've only heard of it described I'm trying...
Fairing would be a bitch when using epoxy for the strips. @Dennis: foam stripping works the same as wood stripping. Although typically foam strips are a bit...
before I started with wood strips, as a test, I used some blue insulation panels for home building. I used the tablesaw, it made quite the mess, but the worst...
One of your wife's steak knifes does a good job of cutting foam. ;) John Boy  The Goose, simple day sailor or minimalist adventure cruiser, the biggest boat...
Foam strippers pretty much like wood strippers, works best with fairly close station spacing 8-10" foam needs to be structural type, I'm still using up some...
Was thinking the same--though with the gaff left standing, it's not your "kitchen variety" lugger. Would it perhaps be improved by going to a bipod (A-frame)...
I've built a couple of foam strippers; like the process a lot--right next to Kelsall KSS, that is. ;-) Seriously, if you can get your shape out of Kelsall's...
That's the point--there is no connection between mast and sail--each does its thing in clear air. In the video, the boom and gaff aren't spaced far enough from...
I used titebond III on my stripper and i had no issues. I ripped it from yellow pine using a skertch blade, and then bead and coved it using that one piece...
RE/ ... Reading this thread, I come away with the impression that, except for visual appeal in the finished product, and the need for more mold stations, foam...
So the next question is what types of foam can be used? but really? you cut this with a knife? I don't at all see how this can be done with any kind of...
You don't need bead and cove for foam. The foam is malleable enough that you can just 'push the strips together. Don't forget; if you have a sharp bend you can...
Yes, with a knife. It's only 3/8" thick and high precision is not necessary (though you want to do your best!) Though I haven't tried it with rigid foam, an...
here are a couple of exploded view jpegs of how i am approaching the rudder problem for my proa as you shunt the (now) unused rudder is lifted by the force of...
I finally launched my Wa'apa! I packed the rig and the ama on the roof rack, and all the other parts into my Honda Odyssey. I had been hoping that would be...
I am thinking about setting up a closed loop of line to control the pivot of my leeboard. I'd like some kind of a clamp on the line so that I can adjust the...
