====== Other Boat Links ======

===== boat design/research =====

[[http://www.gizmology.net/development.htm|Development of Curved Surfaces]]

[[http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/boat-design/request-your-input-my-design-47644-8.html|Mathematical boat design (boatdesign.net forum)]]

[[http://www.gizmology.net/development.htm|Development of curved surfaces]]

[[http://duckworksmagazine.com/04/s/designs/morten/designing/Part1.cfm|if you can use a calculator you can design a boat]] , Read all the parts in this great series!

[[http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/behemoth/slender/slender.htm|super slender racing yachts]]

[[http://uk.geocities.com/fnsnclr@btinternet.com/yachts/index.htm|yacht research homepage]]

[[http://www.onemetre.net/Design/Design.htm|Design]]

[[http://www.cyberiad.net/science.htm|scientific research]] , especially look at hydrodynamics!

[[http://7seas.cjb.net/modelbase.htm|7seas modelbase]]

[[http://www.bodrum-bodrum.com/vorteks/arsenal/papers.htm|modelbase papers]]

[[http://www.aoe.vt.edu/~mason/Mason_f/MRsoft.html|actually for planes...]]

[[http://www.xflr5.com/xflr5.htm|xflr5]] , Interface for Xfoil
===== software =====
[[http://www.ikarus342000.com/Looseends.htm|K Designs software]] Dos programs for speed prediction and dynamic stability, aimed at catamarans I think.

[[http://www.delftship.net/|Delftship]] , This is the new version of Free!Ship.

[[http://sourceforge.net/projects/freeship/files/|Free!Ship]] , My favourite. This has more features than the newer Delftship, I believe.

[[http://www.hullform.com/|Hullform]]

[[http://www.carlsondesign.com/|Carlson design]] , a few good programs for sail and boat design. Especially the [[http://www.carlsondesign.com/#Fun_Shareware|Hull designer]] software. Very easy to use. Scroll down the page, the search is wearth it!

[[http://www.geocities.com/dumchikov/bio_design/|bio design/displacement]]

[[http://marinerkayaks.com/mkhtml/downloads.htm|bearboat]]

[[http://www.cyberiad.net/michlet.htm|Michlet Boat Analysis software]]

[[http://www.sailcut.com/Main_Page|SailCut]]

[[http://www.jsdn.es/jSDN/en/mainframe.html|jsdn]] , also [[http://www.ingeniatecno.com/sdn/jSDN/introduction.html|here]]

[[http://www.polycad.co.uk/index.htm|Polycad]] , a couple of free programs

[[http://www.zwakenberg.de/hulldrag/index.html|hulldrag]]

[[http://triunfold.tripod.com/|Unfold]] , Dos program for expanding panels. A little odd to use.

[[http://www.boatdesign.net/software/|Many commercial/free programs]]

===== CFD =====
[[http://gfs.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page|GFS CFD (from NZ)]]

[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenFOAM|OpenFOAM]]
===== construction techniques, building tips etc =====

[[http://www.toledocommunityboathouse.com/plans/coopered_mast/index.htm|Coopers mast]]

[[http://intheboatshed.net/2007/04/05/practical-boat-building-for-amateurs/|practical boat building for amateurs, PICTURE SCANS]]

[[http://personal.eunet.fi/pp/gsahv/bend/bend.htm|woodbending in the bedroom]]

[[http://www.2020site.org/boats/|build your own boat]]

[[http://www.georgebuehler.com/stock2.html|read plans]]

[[http://www.simplicityboats.com/pl_premium.htm|pl-premium]] , Using construction adhesive for boatbuilding. Here is also a [[http://www.simplicityboats.com/pl_testimonials.html|testimonial]]. And here [[http://www.simplicityboats.com/minisharpie.html|a skiff]] built using pl-premium and drywall mesh tape.

[[http://hammerandthumb.com/|Epoxy Balance]]

[[http://www.diybob.com/epoxytips.htm|Epoxy Tips]]

[[http://www.storerboatplans.com/Faq/faqindex.html|Michael Storer Boat Design Building and Repair - FAQ]]

[[http://www.simplicityboats.com/Mikeeee.html|Mike Saunder's tips....]] , Improvised power tools.

[[http://web.archive.org/web/20010416025333/http://people.ne.mediaone.net/saville/Steambend.htm|SteambendingFAQ.]]

===== parts =====

[[http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/08/howto/pump/index.htm|A Wood Bilge Pump]]

[[http://duckworksmagazine.com/03/r/tips/shorty2.htm|Inexpensive water tight hatches and inspection ports.....]]

[[http://www.geocities.com/felixthefish.geo/Jib_furler/Jib_furler.html|pvc jib furler]] , A homemade jib furler

[[http://abone.superonline.com/~h.atinc/rollereng.htm#hand|building a roller furler]]

[[http://pdracer.com/articles/roller/index.htm|Another jib furler]]

[[http://sparrow16.webs.com/apps/photos/album?albumid=10105605|And another furler!!]]

[[http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/05/articles/steel/index.cfm|Homemade steel hardware]]

[[http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/08/howto/tiller/index.htm|smart tiller extension]]

[[http://www.lazyka.com/LazyKa/content/mods/Mod_WhiskerPole.htm|Home-Made Whisker Pole]]

[[http://windmillclass.myfleet.org/static/rigging/rig_pole_launcher.html|automatic whisker pole launcher]]

[[http://home.mindspring.com/~aljacobs2/id6.html|Whisker Pole Instructions Page]] , A slightly complicated adjustable length whisker pole.

[[http://www.geary18.org/boom.html|clever boom vang]]

[[http://www.shortypen.com/essays/drain/|sailboat drain plugs]]

[[http://hometown.aol.com/polytarp/mast.htm|build a lightweight box mast]]

[[http://www.thecheappages.com/boat/matl/cleats.html|Awreet! A Page of DIY Cleats]]

[[http://duckworksmagazine.com/05/columns/rob/1/index.cfm|Easy Sail Gaskets]]

[[http://duckworksmagazine.com/05/projects/cleat/index.cfm|Sail Gasket Template]]

[[http://duckworksmagazine.com/06/columns/rob/index10.htm|New and Maybe Improved Sail Ties]]

[[http://duckworksmagazine.com/05/projects/gaskets/index.cfm|Disposable Paintbrush Sail Gaskets]]

[[http://www.messingaboutinboats.com/archives/mbissuejuly01.html|A Masthead Float]]

===== Foils =====

[[http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/06/howto/foils/index.htm|Rudder & Daggerboard Foils]]

[[http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/07/howto/auto/index.htm|Semi Automatic Leeboards]]

[[http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/05/projects/leading/index.cfm|The Joy of Leading]]

[[http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/05/designs/lepak/bufflehead4/index.cfm|Bufflehead - Part-4 - Finishing Details]]

[[http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/06/howto/rudder2/index.htm|Saralee’s New Rudder]]

===== oars/paddles =====

[[http://www.amateurboatbuilding.com/justright/Chap17.htm]]

[[http://www.storerboatplans.com/Paddles/FreePaddle.html|free paddle plans]]

[[http://www.matzendesign.com/Bootsbauplaene_Download.html|oar and paddle plans]]

[[http://www.bateau.com/free/simple_oars.html|simple oars]]

[[http://www.instantboats.com/oarmaking.htm|how to make your own oars]]

[[http://www.diybob.com/oars.htm|quick and dirty oars]]

[[http://www.nessmuking.com/twist.htm|make a feathered kayak paddle]]

[[http://www.alaska.net/~fritzf/Boats/SairyGamp/Kayak_Paddle.htm|quick kayak paddle]]

[[http://digilander.libero.it/kayaker0/pagaie/tav_1_pagaia_aleutina.htm|Aleut Paddle]]

[[http://digilander.libero.it/kayaker0/pagaie/pagaia_groenlandese.htm|Greenland Paddle]]

[[http://www.duckworksbbs.com/plans/storer/paddle/index.htm|Free Paddle Plans]] , By Michael Storer, 3 great designs.

[[http://www.duckworksbbs.com/plans/storer/oar/index.htm|Free 9ft Oar Plans]] , By Michael Storer, designed for the Goat Island skiff.

===== trolleys =====

[[http://www.hobby-boatbuilding-index.de/htm/launcher.htm|a cheap boat launcher]]

[[http://www.optiworld.org/optiworld45.pdf|lightweight launching trolley [pdf, 245KB]]] , On page 8, a launching trolley made of plastic tubing

===== self steering =====

[[http://www.mindspring.com/~waltmur/Self-Steering/|self steering designs]]

[[http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Forest/2727/flicka_selfsteering.html|self steering]]

[[http://www.solopublications.com/sailariq.htm|Sheet-to-Tiller Steering]]

===== sliding seat =====

[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6-FEyLgx_k|Skate video youtube]]

[[http://minisail.org.uk/|Minisail]], Just came across this UK class. Small scow with sliding seat. There are even [[http://minisail.org.uk/?page_id=253|Plans]]. And a [[http://my.opera.com/ronnydg/albums/show.dml?id=9957882|gallery of the sliding seat]]. [[http://my.opera.com/ronnydg/blog/2011/11/27/about-seats|blog post]].

[[http://uk.geocities.com/fnsnclr@btinternet.com/yachts/slade/page1.htm|AYRSLIDE]] , an Add-On Go-Faster System for Catamarans

[[http://bearfacemedia.co.uk/Classic_hornets.aspx|Classic Hornets]]

[[http://bearfacemedia.co.uk/single_hander_trials.aspx|AYRU Single Handed Trials]]

[[http://bearfacemedia.co.uk/Unit_Dinghy.aspx|Restoration of Unit 7]]

[[http://www.selway-fisher.com/Sailcanoe.htm|Selway Fisher JC10]]

[[http://www.pegasus18.com/dinghies/index.php/2008/01/03/toy-117/#more-10|ToY 117]] , An awesome boat, and blog article.

[[http://www.yachte.com.au/classes/pm-canoe.asp|The Payne-Mortlock Sailing Canoe]]

[[http://www.skate.asn.au/home|Australian 14' Skate Home Page]] , A modern class that still races.

===== other other :) =====

[[http://ukhbbr.wordpress.com/how-to-do-it/make-your-own-dinghy-trestle-prop-stand/|Building a dinghy trestle]] , basically sawhorses

[[http://www.mit.edu/people/robot/index.html|http://www.mit.edu/people/robot/index.html]]

[[http://doit101.com/boycarpentry/contents.htm|Carpentry for boys ebook]]

[[http://www.smallsailboats.co.uk/|smallsailboats]]

[[http://www.primitiveways.com/index.html|primitive technology]]

[[http://homepages.apci.net/%7Emichalak/|Jim Michelak]]

[[http://www.stexboat.com/boat_building/PDRacer/PDRacer1.htm|PD Racer]]

[[http://www.stexboat.com/|South Texas Boat]]

[[http://www.storerboatplans.com/Sitemap.html|Michael Storer]]

[[http://www.inquiry.net/outdoor/summer/boats/index.htm|Scouting]]

[[http://tions.net/CA256EA900408BD5/vwWWW/yacht%7E00|Christopher Molloy]]

[[http://www.sredmond.com/elver.htm|Elver]]

[[http://www.unclejohns.com/boat/default.htm|cajun pirogue]]

[[http://www.thisbetterworld.org/cgi-bin/twiki/view/Currachs/WebHome|currachs]]

[[http://www.acrohc.com/|The voyage of acrohc]]

[[http://www.wb-sails.fi/news/boatRace/boatRaceFrameSet.htm|Boat racing game]]

[[http://web.ncf.ca/ag384/Boats.htm|boats]]

[[http://www.woodenboatclub.ca/members%27_boats_p4.htm|cabin boy]]

[[http://www.smallsailboats.co.uk/webLinks/related.htm|Links]]

[[http://cwb.org/BoatDatabaseUmiakBuild.htm|Building the Umiak]]

[[http://www.bobdenver.com/On_the_Radio/How_to_Build_a_Raft/how_to_build_a_raft.html|How to Build a raft]]

[[http://www.inquiry.net/outdoor/summer/boats/man_friday/index.htm|Man Friday Log Raft]]

[[http://www.2020site.org/boats/index.html|Build your own boat]]

[[http://www.triloboats.com/|Triloboat]]

===== multihulls =====

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_rfKUE675Y&feature=youtu.be

[[http://www.runningtideyachts.com/archives/amarylis.html|the amarylis]]

[[http://www.thecheappages.com/short/sci_am/malay_cat.html|build a cheap 16' catamaran]]

[[http://www.rclandsailing.com/catamaran/index.html|construction of a crab claw catamaran]]

[[http://www.themultihullzone.com/Links.html|the multihull zone - Links]]

[[http://www.rebelcat.com/|rebelcat]]

[[http://www.scottcarle.com/trikini.com/index.html|Trikini]] , look for the flying carpet.

[[http://www.trinardo.com/home3|trinardo]]