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    Speed Boat on skis

    Hello Bert, with reference to your suggestion of a video showing performance in rougher conditions, does my earlier pointer above do the trick? It...
    Post by: SeaSki designer, Jul 4, 2015 in forum: Boat Design
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    Speed Boat on skis

    Thanks again for the suggestions, Bert. We will look into that, but I am a bit more persuaded towards trying to encourage one or more boat...
    Post by: SeaSki designer, Jul 3, 2015 in forum: Boat Design
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    Speed Boat on skis

    Thank you kindly for your constructive inputs, Brendan and Bert. I would loved to have utilised Kickstarter as it has been a very powerful funds...
    Post by: SeaSki designer, Jun 29, 2015 in forum: Boat Design
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    Speed Boat on skis

    Hello Tom, I think you drew my attention to that NZ development a few years ago which actually dated back to the early 1900s, not long after the...
    Post by: SeaSki designer, Jun 28, 2015 in forum: Boat Design
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    Speed Boat on skis

    It is 3 years since my company's boat design was introduced by a member to this forum. At that stage the vessel was an "ugly duckling",...
    Post by: SeaSki designer, Jun 27, 2015 in forum: Boat Design
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    Speed Boat on skis

    OK, Tunnels, at least I know what you are talking about now. Many people describe catamarans as "tunnels". I agree with what you are saying as to...
    Post by: SeaSki designer, Jun 27, 2012 in forum: Boat Design
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    Speed Boat on skis

    Sorry, Tunnel, but you are on the wrong tack entirely! Tunnel boats (whether you are referring to the small racing variety or sea-going...
    Post by: SeaSki designer, Jun 27, 2012 in forum: Boat Design
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    Speed Boat on skis

    Everything is very slow, Whitepointer! We have been trying to find $120,000 for 10% equity to build the first production 7 metre model (plans are...
    Post by: SeaSki designer, Jun 26, 2012 in forum: Boat Design
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    Speed Boat on skis

    As already acknowledged, a boat has probably no hope, at this point in time, of beating a car in a speed/economy equation, however they can beat...
    Post by: SeaSki designer, Dec 28, 2011 in forum: Boat Design
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    Speed Boat on skis

    Thanks, Intrepid71, for the very good suggestions relating to spray deflection. These will be worth trialling on the prototype. I would emphasise...
    Post by: SeaSki designer, Dec 13, 2011 in forum: Boat Design
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    Speed Boat on skis

    I confess to being a complete amateur myself, but that does not necessarily preclude individuals from coming up with workable concepts, just...
    Post by: SeaSki designer, Dec 11, 2011 in forum: Boat Design
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    Speed Boat on skis

    Thanks for the accolade, Mr Efficiency, but got a long way to go to reach such illustrious heights! I sought out Bruce Harris nearly two years ago...
    Post by: SeaSki designer, Dec 9, 2011 in forum: Boat Design
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    Speed Boat on skis

    Mr Efficiency: We installed an hydraulic jacking plate to allow us to play around with various propellers while underway. The production model...
    Post by: SeaSki designer, Dec 9, 2011 in forum: Boat Design
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    Speed Boat on skis

    Mr. Efficiency: thanks for the encouragement. We did try struts initially, but filled them in to increase inducted airflow. That zone seldom...
    Post by: SeaSki designer, Dec 9, 2011 in forum: Boat Design
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    Speed Boat on skis

    Sea Ski boat design A few people took the time and trouble to offer advice and comment on our 'radical' boat design, the Sea Ski. Our website has...
    Post by: SeaSki designer, Dec 9, 2011 in forum: Boat Design