Powerboat Fuel Efficiency
Re: Powerboat Fuel Efficiency
Did you look at Bolger plans? he has some very narrow designs.
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Re: Powerboat Fuel Efficiency
BB Sig has it right.
You want to build a boat that isn't.
A fishing platform designed for low fuel consumption is a catamaran. But nothing is going to give you great mpg and be nice to fish from.
The problem with your approach is you are failing boats 101. Boats are tradeoffs.
The sor leads the way. Debate within the sor is answered by the sor.
Example.
I want a stable fishing platform for offshore use that is economical and fast. Doesn't exist.
You have to prioritize within the sor.
I want an offshore fishing platform.
I want fuel efficiency.
I want speed.
Only then can you find the right design.
You want to build a boat that isn't.
A fishing platform designed for low fuel consumption is a catamaran. But nothing is going to give you great mpg and be nice to fish from.
The problem with your approach is you are failing boats 101. Boats are tradeoffs.
The sor leads the way. Debate within the sor is answered by the sor.
Example.
I want a stable fishing platform for offshore use that is economical and fast. Doesn't exist.
You have to prioritize within the sor.
I want an offshore fishing platform.
I want fuel efficiency.
I want speed.
Only then can you find the right design.
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Re: Powerboat Fuel Efficiency
Seems to me like a panga would be the closest fit but that is just my guess.
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Re: Powerboat Fuel Efficiency
Maybe, but he wanted a cabin.
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Re: Powerboat Fuel Efficiency
I wanted efficient too, more for range than anything else. Cruising uninhabited islands.
What I find is that the efficiency is very weight sensitive. And when you load down for a trip (or ice / gear / friends for fishing) the economy is affected severely.
Its an interesting intellectual exercise for me, I love watching boats like Irens' go through the water (Greta youtube video) but they can only do that unladen and in smooth water. When I load my boat down (1000+lbs of stuff) it rides better and more comfortably. And I lose 0.8-1.0mpg. So I plan for it on the trip, and carry extra fuel. Which is more weight, so the economy suffers. Rinse & repeat.
A friend is infatuated with drawing super long and narrow boats, often as a Tri or Proa. They would be awesome for solo backwater camping and exploring but not much more.
What I find is that the efficiency is very weight sensitive. And when you load down for a trip (or ice / gear / friends for fishing) the economy is affected severely.
Its an interesting intellectual exercise for me, I love watching boats like Irens' go through the water (Greta youtube video) but they can only do that unladen and in smooth water. When I load my boat down (1000+lbs of stuff) it rides better and more comfortably. And I lose 0.8-1.0mpg. So I plan for it on the trip, and carry extra fuel. Which is more weight, so the economy suffers. Rinse & repeat.
A friend is infatuated with drawing super long and narrow boats, often as a Tri or Proa. They would be awesome for solo backwater camping and exploring but not much more.
Re: Powerboat Fuel Efficiency
I designed a Panga with cabin and that could be close to his requirements:
https://bateau.com/studyplans/PG25C_stu ... prod=PG25C.
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Re: Powerboat Fuel Efficiency
You are right. I want to trade stability and speed for fuel economy in a fishing boat.
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Re: Powerboat Fuel Efficiency
An accomplished designer has steered you to a boat that best fits your program. I've learned a lot from this forum. One of the best lessons is that when Jacques gives his "opinion", take it as boat building gospel.
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