Container boat

[Daniel Cohen]

I am designing a world cruising power boat that can fit in a 40 foot container. My first idea is 45 foot 90 hp barely stable monohull with small retractable amas and hydrofoils to dampen roll and carry 50 percent of the load . 7000# all up crusing . removeable bow to let it fit in a container . 17 to 20 knot crusing speed. any thoughts out there.

[Portager]

I like the concept, but maybe you should provide more design constraints. Personally, I prefer my boats to be slower, more efficient, safer and more comfortable, so I would pattern mine on a “totally enclosed lifeboat”, such as http://www.besco.de/li_totallyenclosed_dwg.htm .

The totally enclosed lifeboat would be limited to displacement speed, but it is intrinsically seaworthy, very fuel efficient and safe in nearly any condition. It can also provide tremendous range.

I would eliminate external appendages, since the sea has a habit of removing them just when you need them the most.

Regards;
Mike Schooley

[robint777]

Interesting to find someone else who is considering a similar idea. Way to go!!!

I have been exploring plans and ideas for using containers, 2 wide and welding plate to bottoms, sealing various other pockets, adding a bow, adding power and ending up with an unconventional flatish bottom boat.

I only want 8 to 10 knot cruising ability.

[tspeer]

Amazingly, the F-33 trimaran fits into a container, and is designed for offshore sailing. It is also easily trailerable once out of the container and assembled, which provides even more options for mobility and sailing areas.

See http://www.f-boat.com/f-33.html, http://www.f-boat.com/f-33News.html




(Photos from Ian Farrier's F-Boats.com)