youngbarnacles

Shayne and Anna Young aka the youngbarnacles.
Creating a space for fellow boat nerds interested in performance sailing and improving their sailing experience.

Stanchion Socket Installation Details & The Material Science Behind Pultruded Spigots

  Stanchion Socket Installation Details & The Material Science Behind Pultruded Spigots A few questions came in after the first stanchion socket video that deserved proper answers rather than a quick comment reply — how the drains actually perform in practice, whether the stanchions need mechanical securing, and the material science behind why a pultruded […]

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Hand Lamination vs. Vacuum Infusion: A Practical Weight & Quality Comparison

Hand Lamination vs. Vacuum Infusion: The Real-World Trade-Offs Author: Shayne Key Message: The choice between hand lamination and vacuum infusion isn’t about which is “better,” but what you need from the finished part. For weight-critical applications and superior quality, infusion is unmatched, but it demands better tooling and process control. Introduction We’re often asked if we

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Engineering a Crash Box: Protecting Paikea from a Daggerboard Failure

Engineering a Crash Box: Proactive Safety for a Daggerboard Strike Author: Shayne Key Message: True safety in yacht design isn’t just about strong parts; it’s about planning for failure. A watertight crash box is a passive safety system that contains damage, giving you time to react and save the boat. Introduction: Identifying a Hidden Vulnerability Paikea’s

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Re-Engineering a Hull: Load Paths, Daggerboards, and a New Structural Bulkhead

Author: Shayne and Anna Key Message: The most important part of a structural refit is understanding and optimizing load paths. By relocating a bulkhead to align with the strongest part of the daggerboard foil, we significantly increase Paikea’s structural integrity and sailing performance. Introduction: Identifying a Structural Flaw During Paikea’s refit, we noticed a discrepancy. On

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Refit Progress: Templating, Infusing, and Building a New Laminating Table

Key Message: A major refit is a series of small, repetitive, and precise steps. By creating a family “assembly line” for templating and infusion, we’re efficiently producing lightweight, custom composite floors while constantly improving our workshop tools. Author: Anna & Shayne Introduction: The Flooring Assembly Line The transformation of Paikea’s interior continues, one floor panel at

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