I want to build something that can dash across Otago Harbour, New Zealand, in any weather, at a speed of 25mph (40km/h), and use as little fuel as possible.
What should I buy/ build?
A catamaran with a 5HP diesel?
A surfboard with a 3HP outboard?
A wakeski with a 2HP outboard?
I am ready to receive your craziest suggestions.
Oh, btw.: Conservative ones are also welcome.
Cheers.
2007-05-22 14:02:09 · 4 answers · asked by Tahini Classic 7 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
Try a "CHROME BABY MOON HUB CAP" off one "1958 CHEVY ROADSTER", mount securely and "PADDLE LIKE HELL".
p.s. for extra propulsion strap a 20hp out-board to your back.
Correction: make that a 25hp.
2007-05-23 04:37:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, I guess you could say speed and fuel are relative. If you want a fast little boat that will run with as small as a 10 hp outboard and far exceed your speed requirements, try this one: www.glen-l.com They have plans for many hydroplane style boats that actually ride on a cushion of air ( thus air entrapment) and the only part of the actual hull in the water producing drag are two small points on the ends of the sponsons, and the prop (thus 3 point) They are very economical and a blast to drive too!
2007-05-24 14:51:51 · answer #2 · answered by adirolffun 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Catamaran but remember when it comes to boats speed is money how fast you want to go depends on how much you are willing to spend!
2007-05-23 22:30:48 · answer #3 · answered by Jeff H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forget the water and get a Micro Light.
There's a page on Ultra Lights, that provides background theory and information from powered para-sail to ultra lights at, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultralight_aviation
Google, 'micro light aircraft' and it will lead you to several Micro Light Sites,
2007-05-23 20:57:27 · answer #4 · answered by Caretaker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋