Very interesting. I hope to build a catamaran this summer, but I would like it to be more performant. On the other hand, i give myself a month, so I should be able to make something a little more complex. I saw your second build using plywood, and I think I'll do something in that direction...
I love this type of project. Build an item, in this case, a boat, which is something most people think of as being a luxury item, an image enhancer, something that is thought to require high precision, great skill, and expensive materials; but build it in the most down-and-dirty way imaginable. It is sure to upset many materialists out there. Good idea.
Not only wish you luck, but believe in your catamaran and that it will be a big success! How can it not, especially with your Grandfather rooting for you 'from above' and it being outfitted with his very own mast and sails!!! This is so exciting...looking forward to the build (even though you totally lost me on the 'scale downs' and figuring your weight according to their size and ability to keep everything afloat) lol! Gretchen
Unless I'm very mistaken, this should obey the cube law, so the right factor is x^3 because a 1:2 scale model is 1/2 in height, length, and depth, so it weighs 1/8th what the full scale version would.. So if it's a 1:10 scale model that's 0.1^3 or 0.001 or 0.1%. So if you weigh 200 lb, the correct scale weight is 0.2 lb If you used a weight 1/125th your actual weight, that solves to x = 1/5, or a 1:5 scale model of the full catamaran. So you got it right. Google is a great calculator, and when you want to solve equations, wolframalpha can handle that for you.
You do indeed have a sense of adventure about you. Good luck and I will looking for the build video as well as a successful conclusion with you sailing on the water.
Can't wait to see the build video! I love this type of ingenuity. I also claim the right to be smug at the "boat people" who weren't excited about this project. Good luck!
Well I'm a kid... But I don't care this channel is awesome! It is interesting to learn things about living somewhere else... WayOutWest Blowinblog keep up the good work!! 😀
Well you need a lunch box so hope you have time to finish it. Can't imagine going to sea on an empty stomach and besides, where would you put your oranges? You'll get scurfy for sure if you don't take oranges or limes.
you have a very soothing tone to your voice,it kinda reminds me of a narrator of the childrens tv program of about fifty year ago.enjoyed the vid ..btw....drawing board has a much nicer sound dont you think ?
"Probably just jealous."
Masterful.
1:12 I like your attitude.
It just gets better and better.
Dress for submersion. Life jacket and wool! Looks fun. Be careful.
Interesting. I also have a spare Mirror rig and want to build a small dinghy round it.
Very interesting. I hope to build a catamaran this summer, but I would like it to be more performant. On the other hand, i give myself a month, so I should be able to make something a little more complex. I saw your second build using plywood, and I think I'll do something in that direction...
I love this type of project. Build an item, in this case, a boat, which is something most people think of as being a luxury item, an image enhancer, something that is thought to require high precision, great skill, and expensive materials; but build it in the most down-and-dirty way imaginable. It is sure to upset many materialists out there. Good idea.
+deezynar Down-and-dirty design-and-build I may have to start a design company with that name.. thanks, Deezynar
Not only wish you luck, but believe in your catamaran and that it will be a big success! How can it not, especially with your Grandfather rooting for you 'from above' and it being outfitted with his very own mast and sails!!! This is so exciting...looking forward to the build (even though you totally lost me on the 'scale downs' and figuring your weight according to their size and ability to keep everything afloat) lol! Gretchen
+thundercloud47 Thanks, Gretchen. Yes, I was a little lost too on the scale weight - I hope I got it right : - )
Unless I'm very mistaken, this should obey the cube law, so the right factor is x^3 because a 1:2 scale model is 1/2 in height, length, and depth, so it weighs 1/8th what the full scale version would.. So if it's a 1:10 scale model that's 0.1^3 or 0.001 or 0.1%. So if you weigh 200 lb, the correct scale weight is 0.2 lb
If you used a weight 1/125th your actual weight, that solves to x = 1/5, or a 1:5 scale model of the full catamaran. So you got it right. Google is a great calculator, and when you want to solve equations, wolframalpha can handle that for you.
You do indeed have a sense of adventure about you. Good luck and I will looking for the build video as well as a successful conclusion with you sailing on the water.
+bluemtnsman Thank you. I'm working on the build video now - LOTS of footage to go through..
Can't wait to see the build video! I love this type of ingenuity. I also claim the right to be smug at the "boat people" who weren't excited about this project. Good luck!
+Tucker Nielson Thanks Tucker - get your smug face ready..
I can't wait!
Good day sir,
Do you still have the plans and if you have them can you share them?
Good job. Where is the next video ?
Best regards from Poland
Cumprimento-o pelas suas soluções para os problemas do nosso cotidiano. Parabéns! Brasil
Can't wait . This should be good.
Splendid idea, hope it works.
Great stuff. I will be watching the build soon I hope.
The use of polyurethane adhesive between the foam and timber is likely to add some strength. Good Luck
+Robin Ergis You're right Robin, and it's so quick to dry
+WayOutWest Blowinblog
I did suspect that I might be trying to teach m' grandmother how to suck eggs
Brilliant ..... Your channel reminds me of Kids T.V. but for adults !!!!
Well I'm a kid... But I don't care this channel is awesome! It is interesting to learn things about living somewhere else... WayOutWest Blowinblog keep up the good work!! 😀
Well you need a lunch box so hope you have time to finish it. Can't imagine going to sea on an empty stomach and besides, where would you put your oranges? You'll get scurfy for sure if you don't take oranges or limes.
+Steve Potgieter Well exactly - the sandwiches are the best part of any adventure..
Yes!! YES!!!
Yes ;-)
good luck!!! I want to see you succeed and show those no enthusiastic people you win!! ^_^
Very nice video... I want made an catamaran with PVC pipes soon... anda a make a vídeo for process to share the experience
Thank for your video
good luck!
you have a very soothing tone to your voice,it kinda reminds me of a narrator of the childrens tv program of about fifty year ago.enjoyed the vid ..btw....drawing board has a much nicer sound dont you think ?
Good luck Tim! :-)
+Elyse Joseph Thanks Elyse!!
O goodie
What software did you use for the drawings? I like it.
Thanks, David. CorelDraw
So, I assume you just guessed? Good luck to you sir. I hope it all works out.
+Howard Springsteen Oh yes! Thanks, Howard
Mr bean?
damn that's 2'' foam?
+martin blouin Nope - that's 4" foam