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Sunday, April 21, 2013
Big Pipe Paravane
This paravane uses a 1 foot long piece of 1 foot diameter pipe, a piece of aluminum bent into the shape of a water ski, and a piece of foam attached with quick ties. The ski is to follow the surface. The pipe makes an entraped volume of water that gives good inertia against sudden pulls. The round shape means that it can tip and not reduce how well it works. When going fast the foam does not add resistance as it is out of the water. It was cheap and easy to make and works really well.
It would have trouble with catching seaweed. With holes on both sides this could work well as a spare paravane for either the left or right side of the boat. Once when I was running and it hit a big wave it got out of the water enough to reduce tension but then went back in right away.
Some short pulls got my scale to read about 50 lbs. So this is in the right size range to try attaching to my sailboat mast. Getting eager to get the boat in the water and test paravanes attached to the mast.
Your paravane design using a pipe, aluminum ski, and foam is truly impressive! It's clever how the round shape and entrapped water volume provide stability and inertia. The addition of foam reduces resistance when going fast. Adding holes on both sides to prevent seaweed entanglement is a smart idea. I would recommend following a residential garbage pickup schedule to help keep our seas clean and the environment friendly. By properly disposing of waste, we can contribute to maintaining a clean and healthy ecosystem. It's exciting to hear that you're eager to test the paravanes attached to your sailboat mast. I wish you the best of luck with your upcoming sailing adventures!
Your paravane design using a pipe, aluminum ski, and foam is truly impressive! It's clever how the round shape and entrapped water volume provide stability and inertia. The addition of foam reduces resistance when going fast. Adding holes on both sides to prevent seaweed entanglement is a smart idea. I would recommend following a residential garbage pickup schedule to help keep our seas clean and the environment friendly. By properly disposing of waste, we can contribute to maintaining a clean and healthy ecosystem. It's exciting to hear that you're eager to test the paravanes attached to your sailboat mast. I wish you the best of luck with your upcoming sailing adventures!
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