TJ - Sailing Dinghy | Intro (Ideas, CAD, Hydrostatics & Model)

[@stephangrechetto]

Nice looking boat, I'm excited to see it come together!

[@TinkererJake]

Me too!

[@donlawrence1428]

btw, you have good ideas, keep up the good work!

[@AaronBrand]

I’m happy to hear about the free ship program. Thank you for sharing. Have you looked at how a bow sprit affects the performance? I don’t understand these design principles, yet. But I’m learning. I’m looking for a small sailboat design with a second mast that can be rowed. I’ve picked one that I like, but I’m always learning about new designs.

[@TinkererJake]

Hi, that's an interesting question. The problem with this boat is that the center of effort is too far forward rather than too far aft. A bowsprit would (as I understand it) increase the area of the headsail, which would cause the center of effort to move even further forward. This would reduce the weather helm. Good luck with your boat project!

[@felipefaria]

Nice project! Is it available already? If yes, where?

[@TinkererJake]

Hello, I am currently still working on the plans. They will only go online after the boat is finished, as there will still be some changes. Whether the plans are free or at a fair price depends on how well they work 🙂

[@felipefaria]

@@TinkererJake please keep is up to date. It looks really nice!

[@donlawrence1428]

Add a mizzen. It helps balance the helm and windward performance. Then you can add a bowsprit later.

[@TinkererJake]

Many thanks for the ideas! I would only add a mizzen if necessary, as the boat will be very small. I think the idea with the bowsprit is great, you could also attach a gennacker to it later.

[@geoffburrill9850]

Nice looking dinghy. Not sure those benches will be useful and will probably get in the way of moving around the boat.

[@TinkererJake]

Übersetzter Text Thank you! Yes, I'm also not sure whether the benches will be useful. They are intended for the children so that they don't fall out :-)