Jim Antrim is a naval architect and expert in composite engineering with 40 years of professional experience in the field. He has designed a wide variety of boats and consulted on countless projects.
Hull Integrity
Revised:
Jun, 2011 Thorough Article is attached. Download and read!
Here is an excerpt from the introduction:
The Big Picture
In the big picture view there are three areas of concern to identify a seaworthy hull:
1 Hull Structure. Is the boat strong enough?
2 Stability. Is the boat stable enough? Does it have enough righting moment to recover from a severe knockdown?
3 Attachments and penetrations. Are all the fittings, joints, through hulls and openings properly mounted and sealed?
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Materials Tagged as "Boat Selection + Seminar: July 10 POA"
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- Article - Getting Organized
- Article - Hull Integrity
- Article - Sail a Small Boat
- Article - Safety Procedures for PCYC Offshore Academy
- Article - Masts and Rigging
- Video - Preparing for the Passage
- Video - Safety and Emergencies
- Video - Hull Rudder and Spares
- Video - Rig Integrity
- Video - Offshore Academy 1 Introduction
