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). […]
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 […]
The nature of our UAV work (under the Carbonix brand) is such that we don’t regularly get to share it with the public. Confidentiality is often an important consideration in the aerospace game so it is exciting that on this occasion we can reveal images of a recent project. These are the first airframes of […]
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 […]
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/
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, […]
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 […]
Here is the first production item emerging from our development work in collaboration with Moth guru Scott Babbage. Billet machined bellcrank now available from http://www.sailingbits.com/ The brief was to develop control system components that minimised play (manifested as slop/bumps in the foiling ride) while maintaining full adjustability. More bits are under development and will be available […]
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 […]
Some great images of Andrea Ferrari racing his Paradox V2 in Italy