After a 10 year hiatus, I am going to start sailing again in the 2005-06 season. My boat, Virtual Reality aka AUS 9243 is currently being prepared for a move to hydrofoils.
Originally built for the nationals held in Lauderdale in Tasmania, the design was my own (BM 2), heavily influenced by Andrew Landenberger’s boat for that season. When originally launched it featured no foredeck, (the cockpit went all the way to the bow) with the wings supported by “understays” from the hull just above the waterline. It was re-decked in 94 into the BM 2B configuration, which also included a narrowing of the stern by 50 mm, and an additional 50mm of spring added to the last third of the hull.
Here are some old shots taken during the last major regatta that I sailed in, the Sunshine Worlds in 1994-95.
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Currently we are planning on adding a set of Illet “clone” foils, with a slightly longer span for the hydrofoil to support my bodyweight.
Work is currently progressing on the female foil moulds, made from a chopped strand mat mould of a wooden plug, which is shown under construction, here:
Now if only I can remember how to sail…
i was wondering if i could borrow or buy your 3 peice mould or one of your other moulds for my own hydrofoil setup or any of your broken hydrofoils or spare peices
could u plese e-mail me
butterflyman01@hotmail.com
Josh,
I am sorry but my mould is not for sale, and it can be easily stuffed if it is not used correctly so I won’t be lending it to anyone. The spare pieces are not of use to anyone but me and I also am keeping those as reference cross sections, and for a centre case mould.
Making foils is a non-trivial exercise, and if you are not capable of making your own moulds then you really aren’t capable of making the foils either. Can I strongly suggest that you purchase a second hand boat that has already been converted, or purchase a conversion kit from John Ilett at http://www.fastacraft.com, or roll up your sleeves and make your own. The sections are posted on my website and in the new foiling guide on the UK webite.
I am happy to answer any questions that you have.
Regards,
Bruce