On Wed, 07 Nov 2007 22:41:36 -0500, Wayne.B
wrote:


I was thinking about buying a couple of cheap dock boxes, putting them
on the flybridge with some connecting pipes, and doing some
experimentation just for the heck of it. It would be a nice backup
for the Naiads and solve the rolling at anchor problem but the
flybridge cosmetic issue may turn out to be a show stopper. I've got
to figure out a way to hide those pipes or convince Mrs B that the
scientific method can be beautiful! :-)

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...&b tnG=Search

There's a fellow named "maddmike" who frequents the MacGregor
Poweresailor list. He has undertaken various expeditions in a 26X.
One of the many mods he has done to the boat is some type of outrigger
system. It includes shock absorbers.
He explains them a bit here. It's the second maddmike post.
http://macgregorsailors.com/phpBB/vi...sc&&sta rt=15

Some kind of deployable amas seem like a workable idea to reduce
rolling, especially at anchor. They would be lightweight, and their
buoyancy would have to fit the boat. Strength/weight of the arms
and how they are attached to the hull seem to be the biggest problems.
Not trivial problems at all when you consider the forces at play.
The tunneled water tank system you mentioned seems more elegant,
natural and stress free than amas.

--Vic