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  1. Thread: Nukewater's Airjon

    by WBS
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    Re: Nukewater's Airjon

    You might find some comments to consider I posted under "Thrust improvement......." under Tech.
  2. Thread: Small boats

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    Re: Small boats

    I posted some info links under thread "thrust Improvement". You may find some info there of interest.

    The best performing fan/thrust ducts see to be those from BBV hovercraft in the UK.
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    Re: new guy with out a clue PLEASE HELP

    if you are considering a catamaran hull you should read up a bit on Sea-Sleds. There is a design by Bateau boats called a Texas 18 for use in shallow to deeper water. The front end is an upside down...
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    Re: Mini Air Boat Question/Info needed

    Also would like to know what you guys feel are good engine choices and preferred size or a 35 to 100 hp project. Also, what diameter prop seems about right and not too big and how much thrust is...
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    Re: Thrust improvement, more bang for the buck.

    Would like to know what you guys feel are good engine choices for a moderate 25 to 50 hp range project, preferred hull size and type. Also, what diameter prop seems about right and not too big. and...
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    Re: Thrust improvement, more bang for the buck.

    A lot of current R&D is aimed at military drones or getting a Phd and seem heavier on computerized fluid dynamics than clarity. Here are a few info links for starters culled what real world work...
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    Thrust improvement, more bang for the buck.

    I am a retired engineer with proven, practical info on shrouding/ducting props. If done right you might double thrust, make less noise use less gas. use lower hp, less costly and lighter...
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