Powercat speed

Discussion in 'Boat Design' started by Sailcy, Oct 21, 2016.

  1. garydierking
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    garydierking Senior Member

    There's no planing that I can see, but it could go even faster without that. The beauty of slim hulls.
     
  2. mydauphin
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    mydauphin Senior Member

    Do you think you need a bigger prop or more HP. I was doing 20 knots planning on my 18 foot canoe with a 5hp engine.
     

  3. garydierking
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    garydierking Senior Member

    Russell Brown has used more HP on his Tornado hulled "Skeeter"
    http://www.biekerboats.com/Bieker_Boats/Skeeter.html
     
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