Thursday, December 26, 2024

The Forgotten CLASS,

 CLASS950.

With the proliferation of the various classes: Mini Transat, Class 40; IMOCA Class, and many others, 

One has not caught on, the Class950.

-And this is my latest.

- But, by strolling down, you can view my previous efforts, going back to 2009.












MODEL2016.

                 




MODEL 2009.





















Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Test my I.M.O.C.A's to the start of the Vendee Globe 2024.

Model NO. 2024 - This is a relaunch, on the subject of my own IMOCA, up to the Vendee Globe 2024.


- Preliminary Sections Drawings 2020  2024.

MODEL 2024



- I have neglected the issue for many other reasons, but I have not stopped drawing 

developments, as I observed the evolution of the Class from 2020 to 2024. 

For earlier designed versions 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. Please. 

Search: IMOCA 2024.

You will see a list of writing and design materials dedicated to that previous period.

-Now, I will reopen the dialogue with the last Model drafted in 2024.


Friday, March 1, 2024

From the Cloud.


 - TYD#202/20002.

L.O.A 52'-8" x L.W.L 46'-8" x Beam 14'-6" x Draft 6'-5".





Beautiful work by Kanter.













Friday, January 26, 2024

Tanton Yacht Design is 52 years old!

 

Very hard to believe.

- From being 27 years old to now, and into the future.

- Making, in my field, one of the oldest design firms in America. Sparkman and Stephens are the "doyen".

- Yes, I work mostly by myself, but at times I had excellent helpers to contribute to my wayward ways of going about things. 

= Steve Baker of Jamestown and Jeremy McGeary come to mind. Very good indeed on the Design side.

I am not mentioning people involved with my Boat Building and Brokerage Ventures. Let's say that I also got involved with 6 start-ups, as well as other activities related to boats, materials, and construction.

Flat Cat.

TYD#991. Story coming up. 15' Plywood. "Flat Cat", Power boat, with tunnel hull, and a center console. - LOA 15'-6" x...