... From: Gary Lepak ... Unless, of course, you increase the length of the lever arm of the pedal shafts. This only works to a point, then the stroke required...
Thanks Michael, re the xbeam substitute comfort for accommodations in Newicks Rule and that pretty much says it. Will add a seat (nonsliding) along with...
After having read through quite a bit of web information but having never sailed a proa, what seems to be the concensus (or is that imposible for such a...
"B.J.Slotboom wrote: ... Bernard In such a case C.Marchaj should observe similar (exceptionally high) lift coefficients for other sails then just crabclaws. Do...
... rounded ... like ... Clearly, I think, a U shaped hull cross section and a board will point higher than an assymetric hull. Wetted surface advantages ...
I also found that of interest, mainly because it was accessible to an amateur without being dull or dumb: good essay format and tone, and all that. The...
I bought mine right out of the stock room of the local Hobie dealer. He was reluctant to sell it until I showed him that I could order it from the catalog. I...
I agree, Chris. The more I look at the Mirage drive the more impressed I am with it. Especially since it appeared pretty much out of nowhere as a fully...
... John and I tend to go off sometimes, but that is in the tradition of much nautical pontificating, such as from N.G. Herreshoff. ... Don't even get me...
G'day, Centre is lower, weight is higher, efficiency is lower, based on other boats experience, the answer is no, except maybe on a reach. Regards, Rob ... ...
If I had to design a one mast proa, I would calculate the mast so that the material worked up to a given level of stress, allowing for a safety factor. This...
... Hi Janusz, Any wing or sail with a flap (plain flap, split flap, gurney flap) or a with a profile that comes close to a wing+flap is capable of high lift. ...
... for ... stresses ... cases ... having ... the ... More of the same: For an equal sail area with the sails having individually the same AR, the length of...
The discussion on mast stress made me wonder if a mast might be designed to bolt together (the mast pieces would be ship-lapped) such that the bolts would...
After rereading the article by Schacht and Daliel, I was curious about the proa to fill the niche of the fast, seaworthy, trailerable cruiser. It seems that...
... There will be a range of trailerable craft based on whether it is to be towed by a family sedan or a 5 litre turbo 4 X 4 or even a truck. Much will also...
... Fortunately, there only needs to be a market of one if you can build it yourself. I've often wondered and doodled about a trailerable proa pocket cruiser ...
... From: Michael Schacht ... also. I'm inclined to keep the boat under 26' LOA, just because as you get longer the trailering becomes more difficult, and if...
This is exactly wher my area of interest lies. ...tacking outriggers for fast cruising. The success of my outrigger canoe has spawned all sorts of ideas,...
Hi Guys, I've been a cheap cruiser for a long time, built a few cheapies and done some cruising in them. I really enjoyed the write up of your (Michael's) ...
G'day, A few points from the article. I have used Harry ((12m/40' harryproa) for my argument as it is a proven design, which I have built, sailed and costed....
If you delete this ... you seriously don't have a heart. 100% true story, Forward in Oct. Attacks the Hong Kong terrorist needs the world people's power. My...
In a message dated 10/3/2003 6:25:59 PM Pacific Daylight Time, ... Sounds faster till you try to figure out how to step a free standing in the 5 minutes it...
In a message dated 10/3/2003 11:23:07 PM Pacific Daylight Time, ... How about the sponson 2'wide, hull 2' wide, wing berth 4' wide and the ama uses a swingwing...
Rob, I really enjoyed your response - thanks. ... This might ease trailer launching as well, and provide a 'crush zone' for hitting floating logs at night - I...
... From: <robertdesr@...> ... akas...... So this would be a pacific proa. Where would the cockpit be? I saw Jzerro out sailing a couple weeks ago. It...
I just uploaded a photo of Jzerro sailing on the aforementioned day. Not much resolution but shows the crowd on deck. I watched and waited a long time to see...
