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by Jonnas
Thu Apr 27, 2006 6:18 pm
Forum: Sail Boats
Topic: sail for ar 15
Replies: 3
Views: 1356

Manuel, As I'm sure you know, sails are the sailboat engine ... :D So, having a large total sail area means you'll have a powerfull engine. But ..... you have to make sure both the boat and the crew can handle it. Regarding the boat, it's important that she (in english, boats are females, did you kn...
by Jonnas
Thu Apr 27, 2006 5:59 pm
Forum: Sail Boats
Topic: lightening holes for ar 15
Replies: 8
Views: 2146

Olá Manuel, To have an idea of the weight increase, try to find the total area of the holes. Compare it to a sheet of plywood (of wich you have already "felt" its weight) and you'll find it is less than that. If you're not going to race, it really doesn't matter that much. Racers, on the ...
by Jonnas
Wed Apr 26, 2006 9:27 pm
Forum: Sail Boats
Topic: ar15 Brazilian Builder
Replies: 23
Views: 6729

Olá Manuel, Yes, I'm portuguese. I haven't built the boat yet, but if I can be of any help, feel free to ask. I'll answer back both in portuguese and english. We should give other forum users the possibility to follow these discussions. Pelo que vejo das tuas fotos estás a fazer um excelente traba...
by Jonnas
Wed Apr 26, 2006 8:24 pm
Forum: Sail Boats
Topic: ar15 Brazilian Builder
Replies: 23
Views: 6729

http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/12184/normal_AR15_hull_3D%7E0.JPG With my CAD limited knowledge, I got the rendering above, representing the AR15 hull, by using the plans dimensions. Even if there were small diferences to the original as designed, I'm sure this will float, sail and look ...
by Jonnas
Wed Apr 12, 2006 7:06 am
Forum: Sail Boats
Topic: AR15 D230/6 Upper Side Panel - Dimentions
Replies: 16
Views: 2851

With all due respect, I think you’re panicking because of 2mm :) . Such small difference, even if it exists, is of no importance when using the stitch and glue technique. Most of the times it’s good practice to keep gaps even larger than 2mm between panels, that will be later covered by epoxy fi...
by Jonnas
Wed Apr 12, 2006 5:41 am
Forum: Sail Boats
Topic: AR15 D230/6 Upper Side Panel - Dimentions
Replies: 16
Views: 2851

I have transferred all dimensions into a CAD program and was able to model the boat without noticing any missing dimensions … everything fell into its right place without problems. Furthermore, there are already several AR15’s built and sailing, and I don’t think their builders just guessed th...
by Jonnas
Thu Dec 22, 2005 10:37 am
Forum: Questions before purchasing the plans and announcements..
Topic: VG26 scaled drawing
Replies: 2
Views: 1113

Thank you and Merry Christmas.
by Jonnas
Wed Dec 21, 2005 5:04 pm
Forum: Questions before purchasing the plans and announcements..
Topic: VG26 scaled drawing
Replies: 2
Views: 1113

VG26 scaled drawing

On the VG26 study plans, the downloadable "scaled" pdf drawing doesn't have a reference scale. Is it possible to include one?
by Jonnas
Fri Dec 16, 2005 9:59 am
Forum: Sail Boats
Topic: The VG25 is there!
Replies: 60
Views: 18041

jonas63 wrote:Jonnas: I live near Lisbon and work at Montijo.
:) I'm just around the corner at Seixal.
by Jonnas
Thu Dec 15, 2005 10:44 am
Forum: Sail Boats
Topic: The VG25 is there!
Replies: 60
Views: 18041

I just had time to have a quick look at the your 1st draft and have to say that she looks fantastic! Well worth waiting for. I'm looking forward to get home this evening and enjoy a careful reading of the study plans ... and dream :P Congratulations! And let me emphasize a small but very important d...