Posted on November 29th,2008I have seen a couple design contests around. I love these. WoodenBoat has a challenge out now. It asks for a small power boat with low fuel use,a response to the rising costs of boating. Here are the specs:
- 166 to 186 overall length,stem to stern (transom)
- 25-hp maximum power
- Must burn less than 2 gallons per hour while maintaining a 15-knot cruising speed and carrying 650 lbs (four adults or equivalent)
- Trailerable weight (with engine) must be less than 2,700 lbs
- Must be able to safely (if not comfortably) get home against a steady 15-knot breeze with higher gusts,and a 2′to 3′chop
An open contest like this,with a focus on solutions to a noted issue,is incredibly cool. There will definitely be more and better ideas to emerge from this casting of a wide net. It will be exciting to see what innovation comes out of this.
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