Fred is in SO much trouble

[Steve Clark]

It's a bit like a picture of a polar bear in a blizzard, but I thought you would like to see:



Hulls are back from Itcheban, they are lighter than Cogito's.



We set the beams (also lighter than Cogito's) in place to give a visual of what the beast will look like assembled

If I told you by how much I would have to kill you,

And if I did that I would be banned from the NBA.

We wandered around feeling good about ourselves for a few minutes, and then went back to preparing the basement of the barn for the beaming and hull alignment shit fight.



The first set of boards and rudders are compete,

We start the second set next week.

Wing molds start in two weeks, I better order some more super light glass....

We are on track and Fred is in so much trouble....

SHC

 

[MR.CLEAN]

Nothing like some good C-Cat smack talk. What's the name of the boat again Steve?

 

[JimC]

It's a bit like a picture of a polar bear in a blizzard, but I thought you would like to see:

Whilst the C's are about the coolest race boats on the planet, don't you think that's taking it a little too literally?

 

[mr_fabulous]

It's a bit like a picture of a polar bear in a blizzard, but I thought you would like to see: View attachment 126090

Hulls are back from Itcheban, they are lighter than Cogito's.

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We set the beams (also lighter than Cogito's) in place to give a visual of what the beast will look like assembled View attachment 126092

If I told you by how much I would have to kill you,

And if I did that I would be banned from the NBA.

We wandered around feeling good about ourselves for a few minutes, and then went back to preparing the basement of the barn for the beaming and hull alignment shit fight.

View attachment 126093

The first set of boards and rudders are compete,

We start the second set next week.

Wing molds start in two weeks, I better order some more super light glass....

We are on track and Fred is in so much trouble....

SHC

Umm, not sailing or designing C class, I am curious about the experience or design parameter on which those V-shaped carbon cross beams were designed? Looks a bit wiggly to me, and the tramp and rig, along with the assymetrical force of the water on the weather hull are going to put substantial force on those angled bits with an overall sacrifice of desireable stiffness. Just curious.

 

[lesburn1]

Nice looking Steve, can you tell us the weight of each hull?

 

[teamvmg]

force of the water on the weather hull

You won't see a c class with its weather hull in the water!

 

[Fasterdamnit!]

Get 'em, Steve!!!

Warp 9, Mr. Sulu!

 

[the_skiff_devil]

Damn Steve quit making all these toys that haunt my dreams.

If that thing had teeth it'd kill.

 

[Vincent DePillis]

Guessing-- female molded in low temp carbon uni prepreg over nomex?

 

[Oxygen Mask]

Guessing-- female molded in low temp carbon uni prepreg over nomex?

My guess is it comes from the replicators on NCC 1701-D

 

[Boybland]

Umm, not sailing or designing C class, I am curious about the experience or design parameter on which those V-shaped carbon cross beams were designed? Looks a bit wiggly to me, and the tramp and rig, along with the assymetrical force of the water on the weather hull are going to put substantial force on those angled bits with an overall sacrifice of desireable stiffness. Just curious.

He just doesn't like sitting on a slope so at optimum heel the upwind half of the tramp is flat...

 

[blunted]

Bravo, bring it on my friend, bring it on. She looks beautiful, and I would expect nothing less (except in the weight department of course) from you Steve.

Newport is gonna be lots of fun, I cannot wait.

Snow in Bristol, Snow in Toronto and Snow here in VLC todays as well. I am sure there will be some talk around the espresso machine about your new ride.

Plenty of guys here at the BOR camp who want to come and play C-cats as well.

Cannot wait to see what else you reveal in the coming months.

Cheers, and again, she looks awesome.

Magnus

 

[BingC]

It's fantastic that multis are getting so much centre stage.

goog luck with the build

 

[spencerogden]

What are the plans for the ICCC in Newport? Did I hear it was in September? Who's hosting? Can't miss that one.

 

[blunted]

What are the plans for the ICCC in Newport? Did I hear it was in September? Who's hosting? Can't miss that one.

Last week of August, NYYC is the host club, sailed out of SAIL NEWPORT at Fort Adams.

 

[Steve Clark]

A few details:

Hulls came out at 0.655238095 lbs/ft^2 on average give or take .01%

This was within 1.99% of target.

The main beam is kinked in order to increase the length of the dolphin striker and thus reduce the stresses in the beam and the dolphin striker strap. Stern beam is kinked to increase the tramp clearance at centerline and maintain a clean outboard gunwale.

Which is helpful for the sailing team on the windward, and for minimizing for spray drag on the leeward side.

Construction was in CNC carved Styrofoam female molds ( with glass skins.) Vacuum bagged wet layup with free standing post cure. We were pretty careful about resin use, but that's what we do around here. Did the layup in 3 stages to assure good compaction of outside skin, good core fit, closeouts and core replacement/ inserts. Ingredients include: Proset 125/237 laminating resin, Proset M1002/237 rubber toughened resin for core bond. 1/4" 4lb OX nomex, 200 g/m^2 IM7 carbon fiber cloth, 70g/m^2 Kevlar cloth, and 150 g/m^2 T-700 uni carbon.

Kenny at Hall made the beams using high modulus carbon and an autoclave....

Event will be at Harbor Court. We will be sailing off the beach and keeping the boats on the lawn.

Big tent with the Wings inside and Granny Squib Ice Tea.

SHC

 

[MultiMani]

Construction was in CNC carved Styrofoam female molds ( with glass skins.) Vacuum bagged wet layup with free standing post cure. We were pretty careful about resin use, but that's what we do around here. Did the layup in 3 stages to assure good compaction of outside skin, good core fit, closeouts and core replacement/ inserts. Ingredients include: Proset 125/237 laminating resin, Proset M1002/237 rubber toughened resin for core bond. 1/4" 4lb OX nomex, 200 g/m^2 IM7 carbon fiber cloth, 70g/m^2 Kevlar cloth, and 150 g/m^2 T-700 uni carbon.

Hey, that is accessible technology! That means others can... Wow!

 

[CMAVRIC]

Construction was in CNC carved Styrofoam female molds ( with glass skins.) Vacuum bagged wet layup with free standing post cure. We were pretty careful about resin use, but that's what we do around here. Did the layup in 3 stages to assure good compaction of outside skin, good core fit, closeouts and core replacement/ inserts. Ingredients include: Proset 125/237 laminating resin, Proset M1002/237 rubber toughened resin for core bond. 1/4" 4lb OX nomex, 200 g/m^2 IM7 carbon fiber cloth, 70g/m^2 Kevlar cloth, and 150 g/m^2 T-700 uni carbon.

Hey, that is accessible technology! That means others can... Wow!

SA Rocks!

 

[Loose Cannon]

We wandered around feeling good about ourselves for a few minutes, and then went back to preparing the basement of the barn for the beaming and hull alignment shit fight.

There have been more cool toys built in Steve's barn than one can imagine....

Hey Steve, does the Bristol Acat fleet have anything going on around the races? I might have to buy another one and get up there - long live the fat boys!