They may not be pretty, but like a woman it's nice to know what's under the makeup. :) The raw hull quality and construction process interests...
Lioness gomaarten Thanks. The full resolution photo shows some of the actual structural pieces.
Couple of pages of relevant info. http://www.wartsila.com/en,shippower,0,tbd,28068895862326984,601447187262570,,1600.htm...
The explosive potential of compressed hydrogen is rather substantial. In some jurisdictions the fine for parking a vehicle powered by compressed...
bloemsma-vanbreemen // aluminium build another interesting one. Second photo you can see weld density....
There was a variable intake for waterjets in development during the mid 90s. All that I saw of it was a paper-napkin drawing during a conversation...
There are all kinds of small craft out there. I've seen smaller versions of the modern boats available. I built one of these 40 years ago....
KCook :D I'm laughing since I thought that I was the only one that had to go back and look at the designs over and over before "getting it". :)...
I find that these episodes upset me. Racing is one thing, the risks are anticipated and part of the reality check. Racing incidents are...
Symmetry is optional. The stacks could be together on one side? Or even staggered, one in front of the other?
Photos of the actual hull construction would be appreciated. Different materials, steel, aluminium and composites all have their own process...
Hi Ricardo Perhaps moving the exhausts to either side could be considered. Having them in the centre would get tiring every time I had to see...
YachtForums: Yes, I was watching that buoy due to it's being the closest to the path. The temperature gradient shift on the IR screens as it...
What a shame. I was thinking of that as a possibility last night but didn't want to say it in case it might jinx things. With the nav capabilities...
It seems that when they hit stretches of open water the telemetry fails. Looking at the buoy information they are having quite a ride. Making...
Wave height 13 feet ! http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.php?station=42036
It's your forum, you can take it anywhere you please... :D The following is relevant to this thread. Somehow it's relevant. I'm not sure...
No experience with that part of the virtual world. I'll take your word for it. :D On a serious note check out the wave heights....
Don't think that I'd want to be around this. http://weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/data/satellite/goes_eusa_visible_100.jpg
On the site; "The Royal Navy will be providing logistical and filming support throughout the record attempt and using this as an exercise in...
