The leeboard arrangement is actually a bit tricky. Since I stretched the Ulua to 27' I also increased the leeboard size.
I had to add some bracket on the lower part of the hull to reduce the bending moment. I am now also adding a fairing to eliminate some of the spray at higher speeds. In hindsight I would have used a centerboard arrangement. But this one works ok too.
Finally I see one with a leeboard -- seems as if I have seldom seen them on these OC's.
ReplyDeleteThe leeboard arrangement is actually a bit tricky.
ReplyDeleteSince I stretched the Ulua to 27' I also increased the leeboard size.
I had to add some bracket on the lower part of the hull to reduce the bending moment. I am now also adding a fairing to eliminate some of the spray at higher speeds. In hindsight I would have used a centerboard arrangement. But this one works ok too.
Greetings
Chris
My mistake -- I didn't catch that this was an Ulua (rather than a typical OC), so of course it has a leeboard. Nice job on the boat!
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