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I like boats.

Other Boat Links

boat design/research

software

K Designs software Dos programs for speed prediction and dynamic stability, aimed at catamarans I think.

Delftship , This is the new version of Free!Ship.

Free!Ship , My favourite. This has more features than the newer Delftship, I believe.

Hullform

Carlson design , a few good programs for sail and boat design. Especially the Hull designer software. Very easy to use. Scroll down the page, the search is wearth it!

bio design/displacement

bearboat

Michlet Boat Analysis software

SailCut

jsdn , also here

Polycad , a couple of free programs

hulldrag

Unfold , Dos program for expanding panels. A little odd to use.

Many commercial/free programs

CFD

construction techniques, building tips etc

parts

Foils

oars/paddles

trolleys

a cheap boat launcher

lightweight launching trolley [pdf, 245KB] , On page 8, a launching trolley made of plastic tubing

self steering

sliding seat

Skate video youtube

Minisail, Just came across this UK class. Small scow with sliding seat. There are even Plans. And a gallery of the sliding seat. blog post.

AYRSLIDE , an Add-On Go-Faster System for Catamarans

Classic Hornets

AYRU Single Handed Trials

Restoration of Unit 7

Selway Fisher JC10

ToY 117 , An awesome boat, and blog article.

The Payne-Mortlock Sailing Canoe

Australian 14' Skate Home Page , A modern class that still races.

other other :)

multihulls