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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 15-08-2015, 17:43
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Posted By ZULU40
Re: Cheap Multis and Projects

I think Wharrams paper "The Stable Multihull" proved that cats have more stability in useful sizes, and this based on the data but if you want a number, say 30ft up

As to comfort in a seaway, Im...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 17-06-2015, 07:16
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Posted By ZULU40
Re: Cheap Multis and Projects

provided its a design you can live with
and the price is commensurate with the refit cost
buying second hand will put you years in front
even with gear you would have to pay for and work you would...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 01-06-2015, 06:43
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Posted By ZULU40
Re: Cheap Multis and Projects

people do not seem to be aware that balsa is a wood

and it is interesting to note, that one of the safest and most successful fighter aircraft used in WW2 was made from plywood,
the De Havilland...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 27-05-2015, 23:44
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Views: 1,174,981
Posted By ZULU40
Re: Cheap Multis and Projects

perhaps at least some of the issue is the database type many brokerages and search engines use. Sites common too or affiliated with sailboatlistings.com offer materials choices of:


fibreglass,...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 06-12-2014, 20:35
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Posted By ZULU40
Re: Cheap Multis and Projects

hahaha thanks
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 06-12-2014, 12:07
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Posted By ZULU40
Re: Cheap Multis and Projects

I think because Im a new poster, Im on some sort of time delay in case I have some dastardly mission to do God knows what :)
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 06-12-2014, 12:01
Replies: 3,673
Views: 1,174,981
Posted By ZULU40
Re: Cheap Multis and Projects

Im not certain, Im not sure anyone is or could be ...

as we are all aware, variable geometry keels bring with them benefits that full keels are without. But I think perhaps the fully down higher...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 06-12-2014, 10:57
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Posted By ZULU40
Re: Cheap Multis and Projects

a lowered board can trip the boat over
see
https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f48/cheap-multis-and-projects-87193-81.html#post1693903
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 05-12-2014, 23:28
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Views: 1,174,981
Posted By ZULU40
Re: Cheap Multis and Projects

which is all true of course
but there is a historical record too, and thats something to keep ones eye on. It makes up for the quirky things like variable geometry (keels etc) that need multiple...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 05-12-2014, 22:05
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Views: 1,174,981
Posted By ZULU40
Re: Cheap Multis and Projects

I seem to remember these as centerboard boats, and that this contributed to its capsize history which it certainly has.

Another McAlphine Downie boat was the 32ft Comanche, which I have a bit of a...
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