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Swath Engineering

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Desired Outcomes of this Project

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:
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

Coming soon

 

Project Participants:

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:

 

Movement and Operational Controls, Swath Design