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BigV · 06-24-2017, 10:57 PM

It sure does look badass. But I am skeptical about the 180 mph top speed. Maybe it's a drag boat and cuts a hole in the water too fast to fall in. But I'd think that a v-hull, even a catamaran double v would be beat to shit and back at 180 mph over a stretch of water big enough to get going that fast. A hydrofoil? Ok. V-hull? and not steel strong enough to withstand being pounded by the wave? Carbon fiber is light, but not know for its toughness.

I'd be interested to hear more, or, hey, let's see it in action!

eta: aha...

http://jalopnik.com/5846470/buy-this...for-17-million

06-24-2017, 10:57 PM	#108
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	It sure does look badass. But I am skeptical about the 180 mph top speed. Maybe it's a drag boat and cuts a hole in the water too fast to fall in. But I'd think that a v-hull, even a catamaran double v would be beat to shit and back at 180 mph over a stretch of water big enough to get going that fast. A hydrofoil? Ok. V-hull? and not steel strong enough to withstand being pounded by the wave? Carbon fiber is light, but not know for its toughness. I'd be interested to hear more, or, hey, let's see it in action! eta: aha... http://jalopnik.com/5846470/buy-this...for-17-million __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.