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Originally Posted by astrochex
Fascinating topic and excellent video.
Such an unforgiving and cruel mistress.
I love that Warby’s first boat was built in his backyard and out of plywood and fiberglass. Like the narrator said, he did a “good” job.
Are there boat designs that have moving elements akin to a car suspension? It seems like once an oscillation starts, its over at these very high speeds.
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Modern unlimited hydros have a moveable wing between the sponsons. I'm not sure if the driver controls it, like an elevator on an airplane (except in the front of the boat), or if it is trimmed automatically. It's really cut down on blow overs, though, however it is operated.
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Originally Posted by Tobra
I like going fast, love it really.
Fast on water, no thanks. I would rather ride in a helicopter than go more than 50 mph on water
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I'm with ya, Toby, 100%+ with ya. Something about it just terrifies me. Too unpredictable or something.