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17 foot mahogany barrelback runabout just finished
wrote in message ... On Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:59:52 GMT, "Delburt D" wrote: wrote in message . .. On Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:21:47 GMT, "Delburt D" wrote: wrote in message ... Tom: Beautiful boat - cool website. Your design in very reminiscent of Ken Hankinson's Barrelback 19, see: http://glen-l.com/designs/hankinson/barrelback19.html You indicate that the boat will cruise 'all day' at "hull speed." This term is generally used for displacement boats. That is, hull speed is generally not applied to boats whose speed is not limited by wave drag. Be that as it may, do you mean that your vessel can cruise all day at 5.52 knots (sq root 17 X 1.34)? Are Runabouts generally used by folks who'll be content with a few quick bursts of speed? I mean, haven't classic mahogony runabouts had small block V 8 engines for the 'go-fast' - as in "go-fast-all-day" crowd? Not trying to be a naysayer, just curious as to your motivation. Mike Worrall Los Angeles Thanks for your response Mike. While we are hoping to see better performance down the road, there are many lakes that not only do not allow gas motors but also no wakes. This is our initial target. We are just offering a way to cruise and look better than the current choices in electric powered boats. We Have had her at several boat shows so far and have received very positive feedback. Basically we have a cocktail cruiser with attitude!! As battery technology improves, several new types are currently in production and pre production. Tom Hydrogen fuel cell. Yea! and if we can figure out a way to crack the Hydrogen and Oxygen on board we would have unlimited rage!!! This technology will come to pass I think but it is still a ways off. I think it's getting pretty close. I recently read about a Honda automobile that is in production and using it. The biggest obstacle is establishing a network of places to obtain the Hydrogen. I think the first place it will catch on is for fleet use, where the vehicles return to a central location every night. Taxi cabs, utility companies, etc. Once that sector gets firmly established, I think you'll see Hydrogen stations start to appear in major Metro areas. It sure solves the battery issue! Amen Brother!!! |
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