05-19-2009, 08:39 AM
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| Whio might do?
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Originally Posted by MattM  I have reached a major goal in my life, I live on the water, 18 miles up the Willamette river from my job, which is on the water. I never have to get in a car again.
I now commute to work on my Donzi 22, which takes about 10 gallons of fuel each day, or my waverunner, which takes about 5 gallons. The boat is great, but takes too much fuel, the wave runner is fine, but is cold in cold weather and I have to go too slow if there is any chop.
Here's what I'd like; a 35 to 40 mph commuter boat that gets at least 10 mpg. I was thinking of some type of aluminum semi v boat, about 12 to 14 feet long, like a lightweight open fishing boat, then I'd put a deck and cannopy on it, sit right in the back. Add a 40-50 HP 4 stroke outboard. I know that they get almost 10 mpg on a little bigger boat at slower speed. This would be almost like an enclosed jet ski with a prop in the water that would tolerate skipping over waves better than a jet drive, and should be more efficient. Kinda like a miniature bass boat.
Anybody know of a hull that I could use. Any other ideas? It's easy to go this fast, but not sure how to do it this efficiently. I've thought about tunnel boats, but they don't generate much lift until they are going much faster, also WIG boats.
thanks for any ideas. | http://www.steamlaunch.co.nz/Whio.html
Its got a 55hp car engine - put a nice 2 litre yanmar in it and it would really fly....  |
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