Swath Engineering

The outcome of this project is to evaluate the viability of a swath base design for a boat.

We need to evaluate:

What kind of waves the vessel would be stable in
The payload this can carry
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 as what the turn characteristics may be.
Make any redesigns that are necessary to improve the turn characteristics of this design.
We would ideally like to carry 2-4 people + some baggage so we have to make sure this can accommodate that kind of payload

Feedback and suggestions on how to modify the swath base to improve buoyancy, stability, maneoverability, etc are very welcome.

More information:

~~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~~)

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.

have a conceptual design for the passenger section (below). You can also check the concept designs here)

(UPDATED: March 4, 2021) We are investigating the feasibility of making the passenger section this week.

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

Coming soon

Applicants needed

Grant Romundt (temporary). The main project manager will be announced soon.