[hpv-boats] hydrovisions

[v garza]

Yes, with this foil running shallow where most weeds are, not work to well.

Here's another link showing how some commercial products are approaching 
Rick's design:
http://www.triaksports.com/paddling/

Fairly lightweight and good speed according to the web site, anyway. How to 
convert to prop?....

Have you tried a folding prop with your boat, Mike, and how well does it 
work in weeds?

Thanks,

Vic

Vic
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Sent: Saturday, October 16, 2010 1:48 PM
Subject: Re: [hpv-boats] hydrovisions


> 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
>
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