[hpv-boats] hydrovisions

[lampi at mdlcorp.com]

Hi Vic,

So long as you have adequate depth and don't run into any weeds, this
isn't too bad. Around here, however, I'd find the outrigger foil gathering
all sorts of foliage (foilage? :-) ) and have to find some way to clear
it.

Michael Lampi

> Thought this concept might be of interest:
>
> http://www.hydrovisions.com/
>
> Maybe the concept could be worked to make the hydrofoil run shallow and
> self
> adjusting at speed. That might get the proa or even a cat to work like a
> single, more efficient hull even in chop. Think it would be better than
> trimaran outriggers slamming into waves?
>
> Also on the folding prop, seems easier to make at least since there is no
> welding involved?
>
> Vic