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
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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
Basic 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
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