Beyond the Slam: Engineering Composite Doors for a Performance Catamaran Author: Shayne & Anna Key Message: The choice of material is […]
Engineering Lighter, Smarter: Why We’re Replacing Paikea’s Wooden Doors with Composites Read More »
Topics: A detailed look at the design and fabrication of a structurally efficient composite door, highlighting the techniques for managing complex
Engineering a Lightweight Door: The Value of 350 Grams Read More »
Author: Shayne and Anna Key Message: Major structural changes require professional composite engineering expertise. This project demonstrates what is possible but should
Re-Engineering a Structural Bulkhead | Cutting a Doorway Adjacent to a Carbon Chainplate Read More »
Key Message: A successful upgrade to a critical safety system requires understanding not just how to build it, but why you choose specific
Making Composite Stanchion Sockets: An Engineering Approach to Safety & Aesthetics Read More »
Key Message: Choosing materials isn’t about what’s “strongest,” but about how they handle loads and, just as importantly, how they fail.
Staunchion Sockets: A Masterclass in Material Selection and Failure Modes Read More »
Hand Lamination vs. Vacuum Infusion: The Real-World Trade-Offs Author: Shayne Key Message: The choice between hand lamination and vacuum infusion isn’t
Hand Lamination vs. Vacuum Infusion: A Practical Weight & Quality Comparison Read More »
Engineering a Crash Box: Proactive Safety for a Daggerboard Strike Author: Shayne Key Message: True safety in yacht design isn’t just
Engineering a Crash Box: Protecting Paikea from a Daggerboard Failure Read More »
Author: Shayne and Anna Key Message: The most important part of a structural refit is understanding and optimizing load paths. By
Re-Engineering a Hull: Load Paths, Daggerboards, and a New Structural Bulkhead Read More »
Key Message: A major refit is a series of small, repetitive, and precise steps. By creating a family “assembly line” for
Refit Progress: Templating, Infusing, and Building a New Laminating Table Read More »
Key Message: Replacing an entire boat’s interior is a marathon, not a sprint. Hitting the halfway mark is a huge morale
Mid-Refit Update: The Floor Replacement Hits Halfway Read More »
