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gonzo replied to the thread Uncrewed Surface Vehicles.
SL40 | Unmanned Surface Vehicle丨OceanAlpha...
Apr 25, 2024 at 6:14 AM -
gonzo replied to the thread Converting a modern sloop to a lug rig.
The dipping lug you show has a keel mounted mast with no forestay. A deck mounted mast without a forestay will fall down. The first...
Apr 25, 2024 at 6:08 AM -
gonzo replied to the thread Thermo-Lite Boards.
I am not sure what you call "flexural rigidity". Stiffness is a property of materials and it is included in the data sheet. To...
Apr 25, 2024 at 5:54 AM -
gonzo replied to the thread Uncrewed Surface Vehicles.
What is the purpose and size? We use small ones for surveys.
Apr 25, 2024 at 5:38 AM -
gonzo replied to the thread Project SeaCamel.
Are you building a hull before having a rig, etc. designed?
Apr 25, 2024 at 5:36 AM -
gonzo replied to the thread Thermo-Lite Boards.
You are choosing a material before having a design. That is a recipe for disaster. The Statement of Requirements (SOR) is always the...
Apr 23, 2024 at 5:21 PM -
gonzo replied to the thread Permanent Structural adhesives.
These are some products: https://www.tgoldkamp.com/3mtm-lightweight-bonding-putty-16015-white-5-gallon-drum-pail.html...
Apr 21, 2024 at 7:31 PM -
gonzo replied to the thread Permanent Structural adhesives.
How stiff does the joint need to be?
Apr 21, 2024 at 10:47 AM -
gonzo replied to the thread Need ideas for lamination panel.
$5o gets you this: 1/4" Thick Clear Tempered Glass for Commercial Doors...
Apr 21, 2024 at 10:46 AM -
gonzo liked rberrey's post in the thread what is the inside scoop on big Baltimore bridge crash?.
When the cable stays on a bridge I worked on were being grouted , holes were drilled toward the base where there was a lap in the stay,s...
Apr 21, 2024 at 10:39 AM -
gonzo replied to the thread Using bondo to modify female mold chine angle?.
The styrene in gelcoat will soften the bondo. It is better to thicken the gelcoat and use it as a filler. I am not quite understanding...
Apr 21, 2024 at 10:36 AM -
gonzo replied to the thread what is the inside scoop on big Baltimore bridge crash?.
You can read the NTSB report on that failure. I had nothing to do with harmonics. There were undersized gussets and there was excess...
Apr 20, 2024 at 8:17 AM -
gonzo replied to the thread Cracked mast step - replace cast aluminium with plate?.
My first thought is metal fatigue. A welded part would be fine if done properly.
Apr 20, 2024 at 8:10 AM -
gonzo replied to the thread Joe Dobler Q-17.
These boats are not high performance, so the rigs are not too stressed. If you look at a production boat of similar dimensions, the...
Apr 19, 2024 at 11:29 AM
