My first interpretation was “also known as”mounts (aka). Then I read the article. Just wondering if you’ve looked at a Dick Newick Tremolino design? Not the one that utilizes Hobie parts but the 23 footer that has the akas penetrating the amas with a curve that goes through the top inboard edge and finishes in the inside bottom outboard edge. Sorry for my poor explanation but I believe it made for a strong connection. Might be giant proof.
The problem with dyneema and most of the high strength/low stretch synthetics is that they are slippery, more so when wet than dry. It might be better to use nylon or another synthetic that has some give to it but which is easy to make secure. The give would act as a spring and relieve some of the stresses occurring under load.
FYI... James Wharram and Hanneke Boon have a lot of experience in this area. Their working standard is strong enough to bolt one hull to a wall and support the other, fully cantilevered out (catamarans).
You can see a synopsis of their various approaches leading to their preferred method in their Wharram Catalog, or details in builds of different designs documented around the web.
My first interpretation was “also known as”mounts (aka). Then I read the article. Just wondering if you’ve looked at a Dick Newick Tremolino design? Not the one that utilizes Hobie parts but the 23 footer that has the akas penetrating the amas with a curve that goes through the top inboard edge and finishes in the inside bottom outboard edge. Sorry for my poor explanation but I believe it made for a strong connection. Might be giant proof.
Wonder how the traditional Pacific lashing would work executed in dyneema?
The problem with dyneema and most of the high strength/low stretch synthetics is that they are slippery, more so when wet than dry. It might be better to use nylon or another synthetic that has some give to it but which is easy to make secure. The give would act as a spring and relieve some of the stresses occurring under load.
FYI... James Wharram and Hanneke Boon have a lot of experience in this area. Their working standard is strong enough to bolt one hull to a wall and support the other, fully cantilevered out (catamarans).
You can see a synopsis of their various approaches leading to their preferred method in their Wharram Catalog, or details in builds of different designs documented around the web.