I just bought yesterday a Hydra 16 Catamaran to perform my experiments.
I would like to convert it to solar powered vessel for family flat water cruising.

My experiment will be to establish what will be maximum speed when powered by:

a) electric outboard motor 1,152 Watts 86 Lbs 24 V - that I purchased already

b) Suzuki outboard 4 stroke 6 HP -planing to buy one this week

I assume that catamaran will be carrying two people weight - 150 kg, and all rigging removed (mast) just hulls.
I am not sure if I still need rudders or could just use motor to steer the boat.

I wonder is somebody want to guess or know already what max speed will be achievable in a) and b).
I should know all results in week or two.





Next question if catamaran hulls powered by 6HP motor will be faster and more efficient then small dingy ( some may say that small boats could get planning with as small motor as 3 HP ?? )

Good to see the tried and true attitude of experimentation which has produced virtually all of our beloved board/wind/snow/surf sports is alive and well.

i can only imagine the end goal is that elusive mythological aim of being towed along behind your loyal dolphin...

Hello Melbournians!

I am coming to visit next week and see that wed, thus, fri is HECTIC!! (So think I’ll bring my lil kite along!) Where is good to kite? I’ve herd reference to “crazy” wind in Melb! What’s the deal with this??

Cheers
Missy

Hey People!Just wondering what wierd/funny things kiters do when there stuck at the beach with no wind?