How to avoid porpoising/slamming at high speed?

Discussion in 'Powerboats' started by Bala5278, Sep 20, 2018.

  1. BlueBell
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    BlueBell . . . _ _ _ . . . _ _ _

    I should add, if it's shock you are trying to minimize,
    ShockWave is a seat you may want to consider.
     
  2. Mr Efficiency
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    Mr Efficiency Senior Member

    It is a massive job to tool-up for a range of FRP boats, re-inventing the wheel seems unnecessary, it would be better to adopt existing designs that are proven for the task at hand, and perhaps looking to buy existing moulds.
     

  3. BlueBell
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    BlueBell . . . _ _ _ . . . _ _ _

    You may want to consider SWATH or hydrofoils for a smoother ride.

    PS I forgot earlier, I've also ridden in a few Zodiac 1010's (Canadian Navy) with inboard/outboard diesels.
    No porpoising of slamming there either, but not overly fast either.
     
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