Sundancer's drag consistent with research data Thanks to Manfred.Pech's suggestion to Google Wigley hulls, I came across a paper published in...
When the boat goes back in the water later this coming spring, I plan to do a photo & video survey around and under the boat to check out the...
Noted: I think all I seeking was a comment, based on any research someone might be aware of, on whether a straight tunnel configuration had any...
Thanks for the 2 cents, cavalier! I didn't consider chine vortex shedding as a possible candidate. Thanks:)
to paddy & gary Seems to be some confusion about the hull configuration, spacing & material. Sorry about that. The material is welded...
Horizontal clearance certainly affects the bow & displacement wave interference between the hulls, and that is one of my main suspects....
BWL = 22" for 0.3<X/L<0.7, with linear beam tapers beyond those limits, (X=0 at bow) BCL (hull C/L spacing?) = 74", L = 240" Would like to...
Don't have the lines for the kayak, but they are fairly typical for a recreational open water kayak (12' lwl, 2.5' max beam) The pontoon design...
In 2010, I designed and launched a 20' pontoon catamaran with a 100% solar powered electric propulsion system. The boat was operated last summer...
