What is the beam height to waterline on your boat?
I was wondering what everybody is using out there in the other designs, for example the newer designs such as the Wild Cat. I’d be interested in your measurements and thoughts? As the builder I can do what I want and now is a good time to plan.
Looking at the plans - I’m trying to figure what distance I want to build the beam height to waterline. If I build it 18 inches the beams will sit about Deck level on the redesigned ama’s. I can increase it to 21 inches and have to add a hump on rear deck of the main hull and some stand-ups on the ama’s.
Mike
Mike Shappell www.themanshed.com TMS-20 Builder G-Cat 5.7 - Current Boat NACRA 5.2 - early 70's
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Re: beam height to waterline on your boat
[Re: TheManShed]
#189909 09/01/0902:52 PM09/01/0902:52 PM
I say split the middle. It will give you a little buffer and not be so blatant. If you look the Supercat has about half the beam above the top of the hull and half below.
This tri has a beam like a cat and it is level through the main hull. It is more like a cat and a half. I’m also looking for the information for general knowledge.
The cruising tri's have a much larger volume main hull for accommodations so the beams slope to the ama's that is not the case here.
Mike Shappell www.themanshed.com TMS-20 Builder G-Cat 5.7 - Current Boat NACRA 5.2 - early 70's
Re: beam height to waterline on your boat
[Re: TheManShed]
#190181 09/03/0907:49 PM09/03/0907:49 PM
I'd err on the side of too much(within reason) ,Beam slap sucks. My Trailer tri 720 is notorious for it.
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Re: beam height to waterline on your boat
[Re: Team_Cat_Fever]
#190304 09/04/0903:51 PM09/04/0903:51 PM