[hpv-boats] V15-6m Test

[Rick Willoughby]

I had my latest boat in the water for the first time yesterday.
http://www.rickwill.bigpondhosting.com/v15-6m.png

It was a windy day that was not ideal for the first run.  It did  
prove it is a very dry boat.

The new carbon shaft feels well connected to the prop.  My home built  
1:4 gearbox is also a winner.

I was rushed to get to the water so have not yet measured final  
weight but it is easy to carry complete - the stabilisers fold up for  
transport.  I also want to measure the torsional compliance of the  
shaft.

I am still not quite happy with the shape of the bow from side  
windage; something to work on for the next one.  I have also worked  
out how to build it with fewer panels.

Rick Willoughby