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Old 05-14-2009, 06:47 PM
waterskier waterskier is offline
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design help needed

I am looking for assistance in designing a ski boat for disable (wheelchair) slalom waterskiers.

The problem
Current centre mount ski boat whilst have a small wake at able body ski speeds it is too big for wheelchair skiers.

The idea
Could a light weight v nose aluminum punt with centre mount ski boat be the answer.

The fixed paramaters
For competition the following is required.
Centre mount motor
Centre mount ski pole
Boat length 6-6.5m
Must be able to track straight whilst withstanding lateral load of skier.
Min skiing speed 39k(22mph), max skiing speed 58k(36mph)

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Old 05-14-2009, 10:42 PM
rasorinc rasorinc is online now
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I would find a hull that flattens at the rear and consider putting a full lengh trim tab across the transom to flatten the prop wave. Something that sticks out about 6" and can be adjusted upward when not pulling a skier.
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