50 knots from a Levi Triana 25 Help!

[cakecakeboy]

Originally Posted by sean-nós

I have one for you cakecakeboy I am building a 1954 crackerbox with a 5.7 v8 see what you think.
http://s753.photobucket.com/albums/x...er/crackerbox/

My hat is off to you, that is a great project and a huge amount of work, what do you think she will do at the end of it all? Amazing.......

[cakecakeboy]

Originally Posted by Submarine Tom

If you want to go 50 knots then you have no business talking about economy my friend.

Safety is another factor not to be overlooked. You need to start with a 50 knot design. You are making a large mistake if you try and make a 35 knot design go 50kts.

"Design" is just another word for "calculated compromise".

I believe this addresses all your questions.

-Tom

I am here to learn as well, my world is the car world, and tuning an Audi TT to 340bhp to be faster than my friends Porsche 911 997, have now moved on to a GT3RS!

So I would love to be pointed at more options, if the Triana is not the right boat then what is? Should I be looking at fitting surface drives, has anyone fitted lightweight tuned car engines, has anyone fitted some form of hydroplane, in the way they have to the moth sailing dinghy (that thing flies!!!!!). I am not one to always follow convention but so want to learn, I dont want to be risky (although there is always risk with innovation). Why does a 25ft Triana weigh in at 3 tonnes rather than 1 1/2 tonnes....

I really appreciate the help... so any more suggestions/thoughts greatfully received, but traditional looks, cabin, and efficient are pretty key to me

[sean-nós]

Originally Posted by cakecakeboy

My hat is off to you, that is a great project and a huge amount of work, what do you think she will do at the end of it all? Amazing.......

This may give you an idea of what they can do.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctUJ3...eature=related

But this is what I plan to do.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2u9_55_2E58&NR=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcXch...layer_embedded