-There have been a few multihull designers who reckon that a bevel
works better than a radius. It may be worth having a 5cm radius at the
joins to make it easier to use KSS type radius joins,
Robert
-- In harryproa@yahoogrou
>
> Todd,
>
> Yes that is a concern although none have experience on what any of
these boats will do in
> a problem seaway. The overhang does curve upward toward the bows
so that is some
> help, and terminates near the forward bulkhead. In addition it's
elevation matches the
> beam clearance so has some decent height. Plus I will add a modest
flare or radius to the
> underside just to avoid a nasty slap or thud in rough seas.
>
> Don't think we have any idea which way the boat face if left to
float on it's own. Will still
> use a chute or drogue depending on conditions off the bow/stern when
it's really bad.
>
> Rob thinks it may have some benefits in normal conditions in
reducing spray over the WW
> hull. Think the radius should minimize the heavy slap. Have a
suggestion on how much
> flare/radius ?
>
> Regards,
>
> JT
>
> --- In harryproa@yahoogrou
> >
> > Yes that is the one nice work. Do you see any concerns with the step
> > out there being effected by waves and possibly effecting boats
> > motion in the right/wrong kind of seaway?
> >
> > Todd
> >
> > --- In harryproa@yahoogrou
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > If you mean the extended Harryproa, no not built yet. Extended
> > > slightly more to 46 ft and 25ft beam, in order to satisfy desires
> > > by "partner" (elsewise known as the boss)to change to galley up.
> > Rob's
> > > engineering support firm, Netamax is contracted by me to finish
> > the
> > > plans, then start building right away.
> > >
> > > But can't build too fast,.... covered hunderds of miles along the
> > > Carolina coast to find a marina. Severe shortage of slips wide
> > enough
> > > for cats. Only (1) available and cost as much or more than the
> > boat.
> > > Have to wait for new marina to be built for affordable dockage.
> > All
> > > the harbor/dockmasters agree on the problem, demand is just
> > starting to
> > > grow. Coastal politics are also playing havoc with marina
> > expansions so
> > > expect in the near future to remain an issue for the US coastal
> > areas.
> > >
> > > I have alternative layouts if interested. With slips so tight
> > > preferred not to push over 50 feet, difficult enought to find
> > slips
> > > with enough beam. Doesn't seem to be a problem for transients as
> > end
> > > dock space is usually available but many without services on the
> > end
> > > of "T" docks. So overnights are OK, just be self sufficient.
> > >
> > > Formal plans set won't be ready for another 6 mo or so.
> > >
> > > JT
> > >
> > > --- In harryproa@yahoogrou
> > > >
> > > > I just rejoined your news group and seen a step hull rendering
> > > > recently posted in files section. Was it ever built? The step
> > looks a
> > > > little high but I guess with that shallow angle to hull it would
> > have
> > > > to be high. Nice rendering though. I like the step idea to
> > windward.
> > > >
> > > > Todd
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
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