Category Design Articles
Helm Balance, with simple calculations of Center of Effort and Center of Lateral Resistance
Helm balance depends on the proper positioning of the mast on a sloop. This article includes calculations for Center of Effort and Center of Lateral Resistance so you can get it right the first time.
Running Backstays
My winter project this past year started with Alan Horne’s beautiful Nottingham 60 hull, and, as I want the boat to be a test bed for a number of sail rigs, included the installation of running backstays.
Modeling a Historic Chesapeake Bay Log Canoe
John details the difficulties designing and building a model of the log canoe Magic, an unballasted, over-canvassed open boat.
Positioning the Ballast
If your boat is to float level, this ballast must be in the right place, and the position can be found simply, without arithmetic computations.
The effects of being overweight
Boat weight is a frequent discussion topic among modelers, and it can be a source of lament, excuses, and bragging rights depending on your racing success that day.
Setting Up Swing-Arm Sail Controls
Everyone who has built an R/C boat has faced the problem of how
to get the sails to trim over their entire wind angle range without stalling the servo at either extreme of its travel
Rating Rules for Vintage Models
This article is an examination of some of the history of our hobby and the evolution of model boat design.