Designing the Doghouse & Mainsheet Arch for our Sailboat [2.28]

We have started the Doghouse project. Before starting the actual build we have spent quite some time figuring out how to design it. With some drawings in CAD and building a mockup to reach a final design. And, on top of this, we also want to move the main sheet from the cockpit up to the roof of the doghouse which means we need to have a design that not only looks good but is strong enough to handle the loads. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:11 First design thoughts 01:52 Building mock-up 03:23 Testing the mock-up 10:33 Final design 12:41 Beam FEM-model 15:41 Next step --------------------------------------------- Hi, we're Thomas and Petra! In late August 2020, we set sail from Sweden on our first big adventure - a year-long journey to the Caribbean and back. Fast forward to October 2023, we took the plunge again and bought a Wasa 530, a sailboat that had been sitting idle for over 15 years. She's in need of some serious TLC, and we're on a mission to transform her into the ultimate blue water cruiser! On our channel, you'll follow every step of this exciting journey - from boat renovations to ocean-ready upgrades, and everything in between. We post new videos bi-weekly on Saturdays, so subscribe and join us as we bring this beauty back to life! ??More about our boat, Anne-Mon II: http://sailingannemon.com/about/the-boat-anne-mon-ii/ ? Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingannemon/ ??Watch our refit journey playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHgGaw1dpS5_VjMQI7M9VAgMQJ5zlaB4C&si=d6AFysVKD-G6_vsh ? Check out our first sailing adventure playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHgGaw1dpS5_R9PXdy23vIX9IwvPsliTP&si=aJirDjtIELIxwxhb ? Learn about our first boat and adventures: http://sailingannemon.com/