Articulated Rudder
An articulated rudder is in two parts and basically bends in the middle – just like an articulated truck! Most rudders are in one piece, presenting a flat plate againstRead More
Leave a commentMain Engine
The engine is a single John Deere 6090SFM85 marine diesel engine . It has been downrated to M1 rating 325HP @2100 RPM and is a 6 cylinder, 9 litre engine.Read More
Machinery and Hydraulics
Machinery and hydraulics is about how you move, control and steer the boat. Of course this includes the engine which generally moves you backwards and forwards, with the help ofRead More
Anti-fouling
For the benefit of non-boating readers, anti-fouling is a special type of paint which is applied to the parts of the hull which are under the water. This is meantRead More
Leave a commentHull and Primary Construction
This article covers the build of the actual hull and superstructure of the yacht. It also covers the primary construction for the carpentry interior. In addition, other miscellaneous “hull” tasksRead More
Leave a commentBasic Boat Systems
This article provides an overiew of the basic boat systems and the design principles for MV Destiny. The over-riding theme has been to build a boat with systems which canRead More
Leave a commentTechnical Library
Technical Design The technical design of our Selene 60 Ocean Trawler has been the result of endless hours of research on top of the experience of living on board ourRead More
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