The Problem: From Floor Installation to Structural Repair Author: Shayne and Anna During the installation of new cabin soles in […]
Diagnosing and Repairing Hull Delamination and Core Damage. Read More »
Bulkhead Reinforcement on a Performance Catamaran Why Beam Theory Matters More Than “More Fibreglass” During refits, bulkheads often get treated
Bulkhead Reinforcement on a Catamaran: Beam Theory Explained Read More »
Topic Overview: This post details the process and engineering rationale behind cutting down a structural bulkhead to improve livability. We explain
Modifying Boat Bulkheads: The Engineering Behind Increasing Headroom Read More »
Restoring structural integrity and finishing a cut composite panel. Author: Shayne Key Message: Cutting into a cored panel necessitates a two-stage process
Bulkhead Reinforcement: Unidirectional Fibreglass and Edge Capping Read More »
Topics: An engineering analysis of weight reduction in a catamaran refit, covering the strategic goals of increasing payload capacity and the
Weight, Performance, and Payload: The Logic Behind Our Catamaran Refit Read More »
Author: Shayne and Anna Topic Overview: This post details the professional method for creating a strong, watertight penetration in a fiberglass hull
The Right Way to Laminate a Penetration in a Composite Structure Read More »
Topic Overview: This post explains the structural engineering behind making penetrations in boat bulkheads. We’ll dissect why failures happen, using real-world
The Correct Way to Put a Hole in a Structural Bulkhead Read More »
Author: Shayne and Anna Topic: This post details the ongoing refit of the starboard stateroom, focusing on the practical installation of a
Composite Door Installation, Flow Coat Application, and Steering System Analysis Read More »
Key Message: Coordinated Project ExecutionPreparing a boat for an ocean crossing often involves a final push to complete a list
Managing Multiple Refit Projects: Chainplates, Windows, and Rigging Read More »
Author: Shayne and Anna Key Topic: Replacing our catamaran’s rotten, failing chainplates became an exercise in advanced composite engineering. By moving
The Engineering Behind Our Bulletproof Composite Chainplates Read More »
