Motor height for a displacement hull

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  1. Mr Efficiency
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    He is probably calling 20" short shaft. The 60hp high thrust Yamaha is a 20" motor only, according to the website.
     
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    Hard to fathom why you'd have that kind of stern treatment.
     
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    Pod design

    Put a streamlined pod directly above the watersurface. It is important that the bottom is completely horizontal and flat, otherwise may uncontrollable wave formation occur.
    This solution I have applied on all my past catamarans. The experience is based originally from my own catamaran, Fancy Free.

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    I see what you did there. Smart solution. :)
     
  5. boat fan
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    Looks simple HJS , but I suspect the exact shape is the key here ?

    How is this marked out to get the correct curve / arc ?

    The other question is , does the horizontal flat face lie on the exact flat horizontal plane as the anti - ventilation plate ?

    Like daiquiri says , it appears to be a smart and rather elegant solution.
     
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    Just shape the pod like a boat with a pointed bow and it will work.

    Since we do not know how the waves in the tunnel will be formed at different speeds, we can not say how it will work. These showed hulls has an odd shape that complicate it all. So it all becomes still just a guess. So be prepared to rebuild after a few trial runs under different conditions.

    Also be prepared to change the propeller to match the speed. This is very important to get it to work. Measure speed and check that the slip is within reasonable limits. On my own boat, I got to change the propeller three times before it worked. The speed increased from eight to twelve knots. Do not trust the sellers word.

    Good luck

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    You certainly need some kind of deflector ahead of the leg, above the highest splash plate. Otherwise you will have a fountain, plus the grease being washed out of the swivel tube.
     
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