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I like boats.
Table of Contents
Other Boat Links
boat design/research
Development of Curved Surfaces
Mathematical boat design (boatdesign.net forum)
Development of curved surfaces
if you can use a calculator you can design a boat , Read all the parts in this great series!
scientific research , especially look at hydrodynamics!
xflr5 , Interface for Xfoil
software
K Designs software Dos programs for speed prediction and dynamic stability, aimed at catamarans I think.
Delftship , This is the new version of Free!Ship.
Free!Ship , My favourite. This has more features than the newer Delftship, I believe.
Carlson design , a few good programs for sail and boat design. Especially the Hull designer software. Very easy to use. Scroll down the page, the search is wearth it!
Michlet Boat Analysis software
Polycad , a couple of free programs
Unfold , Dos program for expanding panels. A little odd to use.
CFD
construction techniques, building tips etc
practical boat building for amateurs, PICTURE SCANS
pl-premium , Using construction adhesive for boatbuilding. Here is also a testimonial. And here a skiff built using pl-premium and drywall mesh tape.
Michael Storer Boat Design Building and Repair - FAQ
Mike Saunder's tips.... , Improvised power tools.
parts
Inexpensive water tight hatches and inspection ports.....
pvc jib furler , A homemade jib furler
automatic whisker pole launcher
Whisker Pole Instructions Page , A slightly complicated adjustable length whisker pole.
New and Maybe Improved Sail Ties
Foils
oars/paddles
http://www.amateurboatbuilding.com/justright/Chap17.htm
Free Paddle Plans , By Michael Storer, 3 great designs.
Free 9ft Oar Plans , By Michael Storer, designed for the Goat Island skiff.
trolleys
lightweight launching trolley [pdf, 245KB] , On page 8, a launching trolley made of plastic tubing
self steering
sliding seat
Minisail, Just came across this UK class. Small scow with sliding seat. There are even Plans. And a gallery of the sliding seat. blog post.
AYRSLIDE , an Add-On Go-Faster System for Catamarans
ToY 117 , An awesome boat, and blog article.
The Payne-Mortlock Sailing Canoe
Australian 14' Skate Home Page , A modern class that still races.
other other :)
Building a dinghy trestle , basically sawhorses