Subject: Re: [harryproa] Re: Larger model hulls on (Aurora) vid |
From: Rick Willoughby |
Date: 8/19/2010, 2:38 AM |
To: harryproa@yahoogroups.com.au |
Reply-to: harryproa@yahoogroups.com.au |
Todd
Thanks Rick
What do you mean by feathering?
More range in what way pointing ability or same sail size for higher wind strengths or both ?
I'm sailing right in front of a shallow shelf so tring to keep boat close for through water hull shots. At 5:00 in Last part of video thinking of a way to show leeway if any. I'm not moving the steering boards just manipulating the sail only. Boat pretty much stays in same position as it see-saws back and forth actually gains ground in the puffs.
Also starting at 2:35 on the clip look as it heels and slides sideways don't no if thats a good thing or not, but better than digging and catching an edge. An argument for center hung boards vs leeward hung boards might correct of hinder the situation. I know the canted of hull helped the slide.
No, I'm using symmetrical.
When I put the camera down the performance goes up two hands vs one. Towards the end of the day I was tring everything to get it to ride on leeward hull alone in the 4.5 mph wind it wouldn't thats a good thing to me. I'm hoping in about 6 to 8 range it will still stay somewhat planted. In more wind canting the rig to windward or reducing sail size.
Todd
--- In harryproa@yahoogroups.com.au, Rick Willoughby <rickwill@...> wrote:
>
> Todd
> Very nice work.
>
> It is so simple with the rigid bi-directional wing. The only problem
> is lack of feathering but that could be overcome.
>
> A thick sail section like I did for the rudder would have wider range
> of control. It might be a bit more progressive on the controls
>
> Are you using asymmetrical rudders?
>
> Rick
> On 19/08/2010, at 11:05 AM, tsstproa wrote:
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> > CatPrao ProaCat AURORA 36'' x 1/2'' x 3'' with 12'' rocker. hulls
> > are canted 20degrees outward.
> >
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCEvPdnhShk
> >
> > Todd
> >
> >
>
> Rick Willoughby
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