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Re: Pictorial Questions about 520o
May I suggest that instead of football we use the term siege?
By Michael Mitchell <mitchellwm4mm@...> · #9122 ·
Re: Pictorial Questions about 520o
I am thinking of it as a longer version of the under bridge deck rudder support that is in the 480. But Bernd you refer to it as a foot well which to me suggests that it is open to the upper side of
By bryanandmarycox · #9121 ·
Re: Pictorial Questions about 520o
Hi mIk You have the sketch I suppose. You know w by now that this is only the final part of the footwell. Now, rudder housing, as Brian mentioned it is the same design as for the DUO 480 C The upper
By Bernd Kohler · #9120 ·
Re: Pictorial Questions about 520o
Rudder support for central rudder? Similar to the short triangle part under the rear of the 480 bridge deck , except of the 520 it runs to the front of the bridge deck/ cabin. So it is not some sort
By bryanandmarycox · #9119 ·
Re: Seattle Eco 55 power cat build
Another update... Still cooking right along, hoping for an April launch and road/water trip. -Jim
By James Jones · #9118 ·
Re: A-frame mast construction for the KD 122 Italy two
Qiuseppe: One Builds it oval as wind resistance has a bigger impact on course and speed the more forward the wind is. i.e - when you're beating to windward the higher the wind resistance the less you
By Ivan · #9117 ·
Re: Pictorial Questions about 520o
Hello Mike, Well I can¡¯t figure that out. It does not look like anything I did on my Eco 6, but with only that little segment of drawing it is a bit hard to figure out just where this sits in
By David Thatcher · #9116 ·
KD122 Italy one partial build available
Hi, reminder to old and new prospective builders. Domenico's (and mine) KD122 one partial build is still available near Venice airport. Asking price Euro 23k, hulls completed, most plywood cut to
By [email protected] <perale@...> · #9115 ·
Re: A-frame mast construction for the KD 122 Italy two
Just a question: why build an oval section instead of circular section, in general the wind will come from 30¡ã-135¡ã degrees?
By giuseppe.venditti@... · #9114 ·
Pictorial Questions about 520o
This section of the 520 has me talking to myself. Other boats such as the Eco 6 seem to do this part a little differently Thanks for your help. (some progress being made. Mike.
By Michael Mitchell <mitchellwm4mm@...> · #9113 ·
Re: A-frame mast construction for the KD 122 Italy two
Yes Bernd I have always thought it since the problem is the lateral thrust (from bow to stern) while the internal part is supported by the internal crosspieces and 4mm steel cables. The oval shape is
By [email protected] · #9112 ·
Re: A-frame mast construction for the KD 122 Italy two
Domenico Can you make a sketch to understand things better? The oval shape is the way to go. Byer
By Bernd Kohler · #9111 ·
Re: Photo 20211123_164336.jpg updated #photo-notice
Hi, Amazing progress,? very impressive. Happy holidays
By SAMUEL A · #9110 ·
A-frame mast construction for the KD 122 Italy two
Hi Bernd as I told you I started building a section of the A-frame mast. As for some time and in my head I decided to do it in an oval shape, to abandon the idea of PVC pipes (too much fiberglass and
By [email protected] · #9109 ·
Re: Photo 20211123_164336.jpg updated #photo-notice
Hi Domenico Good progress, have I to tell you that? ;-)) you know by yourself. Have a nice holiday. Ciao
By Bernd Kohler · #9108 ·
Re: Photo 20211123_164336.jpg updated #photo-notice
Link foto /g/K-designs-Multihull-Sailboats/album?p=Taken%2C%2C%2C20%2C1%2C40%2C0&jump=1&id=269251
By [email protected] · #9107 ·
Re: Photo 20211123_164336.jpg updated #photo-notice
Hi Bernd I have posted more photos on the construction of the KD122, works which include carbon fiber, fiberglass and antivortex fin installation. On 10 January 2022 we start with the hull finishing
By [email protected] · #9106 ·
Re: Polyester Resin
Hello for me if you have to use these two resins (polyester and vinylester) leave the wood alone. Bye
By [email protected] · #9105 ·
Epoxy vs polyester
I am with Bernd on this one. If you are building in plywood then use epoxy. Using anything else will be a source of regret later!. Richard
By R Flegg · #9104 ·
Re: Polyester Resin
Thank you to all that commented. At the end of the day the aim is to get a solid structured boat that will last and also ensure safety under extreme weather conditions. Many have suggested Vinylester
By SAMUEL A · #9103 ·