Effect of I/O vs. OB on 25 Seafari CG - Page 2

FishStretcher · #1 07-14-2016, 11:32 AM

Also, I ran numbers on a flume/surge tank and think that something useful could be placed in the cockpit step down. When I return to civilization I can post what I have. I put some calculations up on boat design dot net perhaps 18 months ago.

Bigshrimpin · #2 07-14-2016, 02:41 PM

That spot looks like a nice area for lead along the keel and or a custom "sandbox". Mitch - thanks for the PM . . . will be in touch.

flyingfrizzle · #3 07-14-2016, 05:08 PM

I need to see just how much room is down there, the older hulls like the one you show FS is much bigger than mine. My cabin area floor steps down lower than the early year 25's to give you more head room which takes away from the space below. I think in 75 they changed it and done away with the space for Moesly's original space for the ballast system that was never installed. I could always raise it back up if needed tho. Seems to be the best place for weight. Down by the keel to keep it lower to help the roll. I really need to get back working on it. I was supposed to have it going this summer and now here it is summer. Oh well, maybe fall....

FishStretcher · #4 07-15-2016, 03:38 PM

What version of Solidworks are you using? I have 2011.

FLexpat · #5 07-15-2016, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by FishStretcher

What version of Solidworks are you using? I have 2011.

What I have so far is in 2013. I have 2014 too (and maybe 2015 somewhere??) but have not converted over. I don't think they are backwards compatible. There is a new web based 3D CAD program called OnShape that can read Solidworks files - I checked to make sure and it works with my SW2013 files. Its free for small users and it was developed by several of the original guys from Solidworks. That may be a good way for CSC members to use this stuff. Someday I will try to watch the tutorials and actually work inside it.

FishStretcher · #6 07-16-2016, 01:57 PM

Maybe you can send me your 2013 files- if you want. I have 2014 at work. Or a STEP of what you have and I can pitch in some work in 2011 which you can convert to 2013. If you want. I can share my 20MA transom assy, too.