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- Sat Sep 07, 2019 11:48 pm
- Forum: Questions before purchasing the plans and announcements..
- Topic: Powerboat Fuel Efficiency
- Replies: 65
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Re: Powerboat Fuel Efficiency
:-D Jetski Power plants... Are there any plans that use the jet package from an older jetski? I know it might not be the most efficient package, but having the ability to much the LCG forward (compared to an outboard) could make the boat have the safety/stability of a larger (less efficient) boat. T...
- Sat Sep 07, 2019 2:53 am
- Forum: Questions before purchasing the plans and announcements..
- Topic: Powerboat Fuel Efficiency
- Replies: 65
- Views: 51866
- Fri Sep 06, 2019 4:59 pm
- Forum: Questions before purchasing the plans and announcements..
- Topic: Powerboat Fuel Efficiency
- Replies: 65
- Views: 51866
Re: Powerboat Fuel Efficiency
Jetski Power plants... Are there any plans that use the jet package from an older jetski? I know it might not be the most efficient package, but having the ability to much the LCG forward (compared to an outboard) could make the boat have the safety/stability of a larger (less efficient) boat.
- Thu Aug 29, 2019 12:36 pm
- Forum: Questions before purchasing the plans and announcements..
- Topic: Powerboat Fuel Efficiency
- Replies: 65
- Views: 51866
Re: Powerboat Fuel Efficiency
Have you ever designed a "power sharpie"? Is that a phrase coined by Phil Bolger?jacquesmm wrote: ↑Mon Aug 26, 2019 6:09 pm I designed a Panga with cabin and that could be close to his requirements:
https://bateau.com/studyplans/PG25C_stu ... prod=PG25C.
- Mon Aug 26, 2019 8:48 pm
- Forum: Questions before purchasing the plans and announcements..
- Topic: Powerboat Fuel Efficiency
- Replies: 65
- Views: 51866
- Mon Aug 26, 2019 8:46 pm
- Forum: Questions before purchasing the plans and announcements..
- Topic: Powerboat Fuel Efficiency
- Replies: 65
- Views: 51866
- Mon Aug 26, 2019 8:44 pm
- Forum: Questions before purchasing the plans and announcements..
- Topic: Powerboat Fuel Efficiency
- Replies: 65
- Views: 51866
Re: Powerboat Fuel Efficiency
You are right. I want to trade stability and speed for fuel economy in a fishing boat.
- Mon Aug 26, 2019 9:46 am
- Forum: Questions before purchasing the plans and announcements..
- Topic: Powerboat Fuel Efficiency
- Replies: 65
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Re: Powerboat Fuel Efficiency
Sadly all boats are tradeoffs. There is no luxury in the economy cruiser. This is why the statement of requirements is so essential. For example, the boat pictured would not be suitable for most commuter boats. The pax would be soaked, and the vessel at risk in 6 footers. Diesel inboards are often ...
- Sun Aug 25, 2019 9:28 pm
- Forum: Questions before purchasing the plans and announcements..
- Topic: Powerboat Fuel Efficiency
- Replies: 65
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Re: Powerboat Fuel Efficiency
Fast Launch 26? I like the fast launch 26. I was hoping to get similar numbers speed wise with a 30x5’ it sounds very possible if the fast launch can do it with 26x8’ I would like to have a smaller flat on the bottom with some deadrise to accompany it. Additionally I would like to have a walkthroug...
- Sat Aug 24, 2019 4:19 pm
- Forum: Questions before purchasing the plans and announcements..
- Topic: Powerboat Fuel Efficiency
- Replies: 65
- Views: 51866
Re: Powerboat Fuel Efficiency
If I can't find a set of plans that I can modify, I will likely design it myself and then pay a designer to review for errors. That's a big job but there is another solution, something I have done for other builders: fora fee, I can calculate the scantlings for an Atkins design. You get the plans f...