Growing
We now have an opening for a composite fabricator/shipwright. Our workload is growing so we would like to take on another team member.Projects include UAV airframes, customer parts, RC yachts, and our A Class catamaran.A good mix of one-off prototypes for R&D, and production items. If you possess skills in carbon fiber pre-peg […]
Farewell 2014
Some images looking back on a year of regrouping, transition, and growth: Production L rudders, proven at the A Class Catamaran Worlds Mould for experimental T rudder elevator with junction bulb. Part of extensive R&D work on appendages Rudder gudgeon assembly with ‘between races’ rake adjustment Experimental gudgeons with ‘on the fly’ rake adjustment via […]
Choices
We have received many questions regarding the differences between ‘active’ and ‘passive’ foil systems for full foiling. So here is a look at the principles with respect to performance. Active An active system consists of a foil with variable camber or variable angle of incidence controlled by a sensor that measures heave position (ride height). […]
Bling
New Moth bow mechanism developed with Scott Babbage now available from SailingBits. CarbonicBoats worked with Scott to develop a system with less friction, almost zero play, and built-in adjustment of gearing and wand length. Four prototypes incorporating different shapes and bearing materials were created and tested before the production version could be signed off. A great project […]
Checking In
Click here to read a Q&A Session with Martin Vanzulli who is doing a great job of keeping the A Class website up to date as well as running the Catsailingnews blog. The interview covers our V3 Paradox A Class design (nearing production) as well as our ongoing foil R&D work. The final questions are […]
Radiowaves
You can now listen on demand to the show we guest-hosted on Sunday night: http://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2014/11/03/live-sydney-adventures-sailor-girl-november-2/
Higher Learning
Earlier today two teams from the University of NSW presented results of an inquiry into theoretical hydrofoil stability and performance. The teams undertook to assess three candidate foil types on an A Class catamaran and investigate relative characteristics of lift, drag and change in lift with ride height/leeway. A more detailed report is being prepared, […]
Working the Angles
Our Paradox Version 3 A Class cat platform design is complete and tooling is underway. The foil housing arrangement in the new boat is designed to accommodate virtually any shape with full interchangeability of parts using a new version of our proven system of hull and deck bearings. Now focus is on foil design. The […]
Inevitable
Here is an extended mix showing some early runs with experimental control system foil configurations. Though there is still vast untapped potential, these sequences give a flavour of what is surely to come. Everyone who tried it commented, through a persistent grin, that it is easy and feels secure.As often repeated on this site, the […]
Back to the Future
I have hinted in previous posts that the new home of CarbonicBoats / Carbonix is in a rather special place. Now the bulk of the preparation work is behind us, the Sydney International Boatshow is as good an occasion as any to reveal a bit more about our choice of this little known but fascinating […]