Wooden Boat Design Contest ; 12 Kn. @ 2GPH

[illwind]

A trailable wave piercing catamaram hull would seem to be a promising approach ?

Any Thoughts ?

http://www.woodenboat.com/wbmag/designchallenge2.php

[tom28571]

My thought is that the best way to find out is to pursue such a design yourself and send it off.

[illwind]

Thanks, Tom. I have not developed the requsite design skills to submit
a design by the April deadline, but I wanted to suggest a winning approach for anyone who might be interested.

[Eric DEBORDE]

300 kg(hull only) / 11.80m by 3.5m / 30hp
1000W & 8 knots
Top speed 20 Knots
Cruise speed 15/18 Knots & 4000rpm

[illwind]

Thanks. Looks interesting. Does it meet the 8' beam limit for the Wooden Boat Mag. contest ?

[Eric DEBORDE]

the cabin is 226cm Width

[illwind]

The Wooden Boat Contest:

http://www.woodenboat.com/wbmag/designchallenge2.php

limits beam to 243.84 cm ( 8 ft. max ) so if the almas were within that limit, you might have a contender ?

[gonzo]

A canoe type hull is the most efficient. However, most of these contest cater to the more fantastic design. If you intend to win, looking at the tastes and tendencies of the judges is more important than the advantages of a particular design.

[Grant Nelson]

"Must include at least Spartan overnight accommodations (berths, head, galley) for two adults and two children"

"maintaining a 10 knot cruising speed in a 2′ (0.6m) chop and 15-knot breeze while carrying 800 lbs/362 kg (family of four). "

Does that tri meet those contest conditions?

[illwind]

self correction; "ama" not "alma" (sic).

[gonzo]

Winning contests if about fulfilling requirements and appealing to the right people.

[illwind]

"...efficient cruising opportunities for a family in an attractive model with good seakeeping abilities and some reserve power ,,,it is a challenge to bring fuel efficiency to the market in a balance of practicality, pleasure, and beauty.

We will award $1,000 prizes to each of the first place designs in wood, composites, and metal...."

http://www.woodenboat.com/wbmag/designchallenge2.php