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Swath Engineering

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Desired Outcomes of this Project

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/owehmhkdsiy1glr/AAC5Fm2u8bj58ufDP3DKd_kSa?dl=0The outcome of this project is to evaluate the viability of a swath base design for a boat.

 

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  • Make any redesigns that are necessary to make this viable
  • Evaluate the maneuverability of the design and how it will react to turning as well butas what the turn characteristics may be.
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  • Are you familiar with swath boats? We are building a swath (our test model). This is a 1/8 scale model that we 3D printed and tested in our pool.
    We have a full scale size fiberglass model that is about 50% complete but currently on hold.
    We have a very futuristic/fancy design for the top passenger section (below). The part that goes on top is mostly just for show and isn't so important in terms of the engineering that needs to be done. This area only has a conceptual design ready at this point and can be changed/modified as needed.
    My fiberglass expert is going to start investigating the feasibility of making the passenger section this week.
    From you, I would love to see what you could do on the engineering side for the base (under the water section) to see what kind of buoyancy we would have and how much weight we could support on the top passenger section above the waterline. We would ideally like to carry 2-4 people + some baggage. We are using electric thrustersbaggage so we will need space for enough lithium batterieshave to make 20-40sure mile+this trips.can Feedbackaccommodate andthat suggestionskind onof how to modify the swath base to improve buoyancy, stability, maneoverability, etc are very welcome.payload
    • We are using 2 PR212 motors from here: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d66b3fa2b391600011db85d/t/5e25fdc8a29f9d6b4e4bd927/1579548110947/Product+specifications+Propulsion+motor+168.pdf). I'm also interested in your opinion on what kind of turn characteristics a vessel like this would have?
    We are using electric thrusters so we will need space for enough lithium batteries to make 20-40 mile+ trips. Feedback and suggestions on how to modify the swath base to improve buoyancy, stability, maneoverability, etc are very welcome.

    The current swath base design (files in multiple formats) are here.

    We have a conceptual design for the passenger section (below). You can also check the concept designs here)P75-Concept-Vehicle-201211-V01.jpg 

    We have built a 1:8 scale test model here). This is a 1/8 scale model that we 3D printed and tested in our pool.
    We have a full scale size fiberglass model that is about 50% complete but currently on hold.
    (UPDATED: March 4, 2021) We are investigating the feasibility of making the passenger section this week.
    Project Prizes

    Winner(s) for each level will be judged by Ocean Builders and the Sponsor.

    • Level 1: Submit a detailed outline of your proposal. The proposal should detail a realistic plan for the simplest, easiest, and lowest cost method of completing as much of this project as possible and a proposed timeline and cost estimates

     

    Project Management Page

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    Participants/Teams:

    Applicants needed

     
    Project Manager
    Grant Romundt (temporary). The main project manager will be announced soon.
     
    This project is being developed as an open-source project with the following licensing:

     

    Related Project(s)

    Movement and Operational Controls, Swath Design

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