<<A few real world examples of how this amazing analysis has
improved things for you would be nice.>>
I'd say the "world distance record for human power and has been
described as the most efficient human powered boat on the planet."
would count.
The great thing about the software is that you can try hundreds of
variations in a short period of time with no significant cost, and
without having to try to eliminate variables caused by different
rigs, winds, or sea states.
I'm particularly interested in the new expeditionarry hull shape,
though I'd likely go bigger, and am fascinated that the flat bottom
can be so efficient above five knots while also adding to leeway
prevention (non-optimal leeway prevention, but still...).
Plus, it's great to have so much discussion around design changes
that can improve the harryproa form factor.
If you're not interested in software analysis, Doug, that's fine.
But let's stop debating it. In an ideal world, we'll have both
software analysis *and* real-world iterative testing. You, Todd,
Rudolph, Arttu, Rob, and others have done a fine job with
implementing designs. Let's be additive and see where software can
help make things even better.
- Mike
Doug Haines wrote: