Thanks again. Yes, I get it. It's just that in my head the system seemed somewhat sub-optimal where the prop speed is altered every time the boat...
Thanks. So, in operation the clutch slips slightly when the boat is steered. Is the clutch an essential component, or would such a (budget version...
In an azimuth thruster unit, or Z-drive, the vertical shaft rotates to change the direction of thrust - to rotate the propeller about its...
Thanks again. I am familiar with this ship, and unfortunately it is, again, very different to what I seek. I am exploring the idea of a hull...
Thanks. Very interesting, although it's very different to what I have in mind.
Has anyone ever heard of a (design for a) hull that is longitudinally (or vertically) extendable? That is to say, a hull that has an adjustable...
I am at the conceptualising stage of a boat design. It will be approximately 40 ft and include retractable, or folding, hydrofoils. It will be a...
I didn't say second-hand motors. They will be new. Yes, yes, I get your point. But I'm undeterred. If you think this is wacky, you'd love my...
I would much rather be alone - with an autopilot. And I'm camera-shy so that won't be an issue! Corley, Primarily it will be a hydrofoil...
Thank you for the link. Very interesting. I'm thinking that diesel-electric would be the better power option for this project. The engine,...
I think that sounds like a good point to begin. I started this tread in order to gage opinion, stimulate thought, and for guidance toward...
I'm yet to spend adequate time on security, because I first need to establish the design basics for the craft. Your comment on S. America is...
It is not a wind-up, I assure you. It may well remind you of something out of that publication, but what technology wasn't once the stuff of...
This is a concern, of course. An early idea I had to overcome is to enable the two outer hulls to expand longitudinally in order to increase their...
I understand your concerns. However, I would feel much safer if I am harder to spot, especially in high-risk areas and while exploring inland...
That’s an interesting thought, although the idea does have a few obvious problems. I’m not sure it would be necessary, but I’m not ruling out...
Crew of one. Moi.
Battery and electric motor.
Unlike a typical boat show vessel, my boat will be strong and fully enclosed; it will be designed to withstand bombardment from huge waves without...
I’m very happy to receive negative feedback, for the very reasons you stated. I’m aiming high with this project and, after running the...
