Tandem Ferry Concept While likely to not be all that fast/efficient, the attached Tandem Ferry concept should have a far superior stability,...
I just took a ride in the latest from St. Croix. It's nothing more than two dingy's, rigidly connected by an old Hobie mast, 38ft loa, with...
Goldcoast built a quick model that seemed to work pretty well. And they already have the hull mold and data from the cats already using it....
So how about one of a lighter weight version of Goldcoast's 50 ft wave piercing displacement hulls cut down vertically to maybe 24 inches with...
suspension Yes, does what it does reasonably well, same with 4 hull 'slice' which rides a bit better, i'm told, due to the 'long wheelbase'...
suspension Applying my automotive experience to displacement hulls: The water already acts as a spring, and the hull shape determines it's...
wave piercing cat Nice looking design! A few comments- Tops of lower bows look flat which will limit upward acceleration if they bury into...
50 Wp two things. yes, plans are available from Goldcoast. Not sure but probably in the $5,000 range. But that's just a guess. second:...
50 Wp I think the basic boat can be had for about $500,000, but it's easy to spend more than double that on electronics, fancy lighting,...
My boat both fits that deiscription and more. Fuel efficiency won't increase with a lower hp diesel, unless the package is lighter, and the 190...
Hi! Notes taken during the first sea trial show 3 gallons per hour at 10 kts (which looks like about 1 litre per mile?) and a max range of just...
Latest Goldcoast 50 WP This is my boat: http://pmyeditors.blogspot.com/2008/01/is-it-finally-happening-are-power.html Be happy to discuss...
