Looking for feedback on new 83' powerboat design

Discussion in 'Boat Design' started by aktxyz, Jan 29, 2021.

  1. aktxyz
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    thanks moderator for the new thread title !
     
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    No problem at all.
     
  3. Mr Efficiency
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    Really ? That is a typo, or what ? That power just sounds impractical in such a small boat. Unless you know of something similar ?
     
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    Perish the thought that the OP is getting a teensy bit antsy with TANSL, in his insistence that hard data and numbers trump "sexy" renderings. Of course they do, but drawings and renderings + numbers together, all help.
     
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    Yes, the OP seems nervous, or irritable, and I have my opinion on that. Of course, I agree, indeed everything helps and everything is necessary, some things more than others but all are necessary. The only thing I have said is that I was more interested in helping and giving my opinion on issues related to naval architecture. Perhaps to say that is disrespect or hides unspeakable intentions, who knows!
     
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    I always get the sense when looking at these boats with their plumb bows and minimal flare, of a wet boat. I guess the degree to which that matters, varies form one boat to the next.
     
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    There is this excellent article on the Setsail site by Steve Dashew about the seakeeping of the FPB vessels -
    SetSail FPB » Blog Archive » Heavy Weather Tactics For Power Boats: Big Waves and Small Details https://setsail.com/heavy-weather-tactics-for-power-boats-big-waves-and-small-details/

    And here is a photo from the article -

    FPB 64 Avatar - 1.jpg

    Re the 15' / 950 lb tender on the OP's design - I was also wondering about this.
    @aktxyz where are you planning on stowing this beast - if on the upper deck, are you certain that the stability calculations are still ok with it up there?

    I think quite honestly that if you want a vessel like this, then just simply and shamelessly copy the FPB 83 Wind Horse and all her amazing details - they have done all the research and dirty work for you already. I am sure that Steve Dashew would be flattered, especially as he is no longer building any new FPBs.
     
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    I'm curious, who is the naval architect designing it?
     

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