You might find some comments to consider I posted under "Thrust improvement......." under Tech.
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You might find some comments to consider I posted under "Thrust improvement......." under Tech.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...