Okay, you got my attention . . . though you may have been kidding! Is there a way to make paddlewheels efficient and quiet? John
Patent 7556544 It consists of two propulsion units, one on each side of centerline using differential thrust to steer and change direction . . ....
We have a patent on a foot controlled dual propulsion steering & control system for a fishing/rescue boat. We need recommendations on an...
Since 2004, I've been working on this exact same project! First, electric power is only for low speed and very efficient hulls. Calculate 1.34...
Thanks guys! The hull is cathedral and 40" wide much like a Water Tender 9.4 john.zimmerlee@gmail.com
Our VersaBoat is a 9'-4" rescue boat with bow characteristics of both ends for equal reverse paddling. Rescuers now want an ability to use an...
The project is a car-toppable rescue boat that can be unloaded & launched by one person . . . hopefully under 85 pounds. Since it must be...
Though my design won the 2008 Int'l Concept Boat Design Award and I now have a patent, none of the four kayak manufacturers that expressed...
Building a Small Boat - done that Sound like you wrote the design criteria for my project. You can see it at www.streamdancer.com John...
Stream Dancer needs the lightest weight saltwater worthy outboard with reverse on a tiller handle. Any suggestions?
Chris, Thanks for the comments. The prototype is 10 ft long. That is the max length of the available panel material. It should be 12 feet so...
Check out my latest protoype at http://youtube.com/watch?v=RjFxYWHkmKE I'm getting calls from all over the world. Please give me your...
Thanks, guys, for responding. I bought the 10' long 1/4" expanded pvc sheet today. It's no stiffer than the luan I started with. I also...
New twist for my foot controlled electric powered Stream Dancer! I was having trouble deciding on the shape and length of the proper hull for...
Very Impressive, Ken! Wished I had your talent and abilities! Now, do you have a couple hundred grand to get into production? John
Gilbert, Ken, Rick, and all who have contributed: I'm 59 years old. I don't have it in me to start a new business or even to keep building...
Thanks, Kenneth! I've built ten prototypes . . . and modified each one about a dozen times. I'm getting tired of building new hulls! Surely,...
Wow, you guys really know your stuff! Thanks for all the drawing and comments. Hands-free operation is the main focus. Shallow water operation...
Rick, The current hull is different from the website. It now has sides that come down below the bottom of the augers. The center section is...
Thanks, Rick! I've been thinking of a tri-hull . . . like the hulls on a Hobie Cat . . . long, skinny, and rockered . . . with a chair on top....
