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Forum: General Boating Discussion 03-07-2014, 01:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,202
Posted By Jimboat
Josh - Chine walk is pretty common in performance...

Josh - Chine walk is pretty common in performance boats. Luckily there is lot's that you can do to mitigate the problems.


From your initial descriptions, I agree with ring-21-yamaha's...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 28-10-2011, 04:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,421
Posted By Jimboat
RIB International magazine ...

RIB International magazine (https://www.ribmagazine.com/site/)is still going strong!
Forum: General Boating Discussion 08-11-2009, 12:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,483
Posted By Jimboat
more on step design at this thread...

more on step design at this thread (https://www.boatmad.com/forum/showpost.php?p=50816&postcount=25).
Forum: Technical Q&A 05-04-2009, 09:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,492
Posted By Jimboat
larby - sorry if i missed your initial desire. ...

larby - sorry if i missed your initial desire. if you're not worried about gaining speed, then a strong anti-fouling paint is your best bet. Interlux makes a good one. you cannot expect to paint...
Forum: Technical Q&A 05-04-2009, 04:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,492
Posted By Jimboat
if speed is your objective (not anit-fouling),...

if speed is your objective (not anit-fouling), then the best bet is to ensure that your running surfaces are perfectly clean, straight and true; then sand with 400-600 grit paper.
Forum: General Boating Discussion 18-09-2007, 09:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,767
Posted By Jimboat
You should watch the full length version show!

You should watch the full length version show!
Forum: General Boating Discussion 18-09-2007, 01:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,767
Posted By Jimboat
Thrill Zone-Extreme Powerboats

The National Geographic special "Thrill Zone - Extreme Powerboats" is showing again this year on NatGeo channel - next show is Thursday, September 27, 2007, at 08A. Jim Russell (AeroMarine Research)...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 23-05-2006, 10:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,502
Posted By Jimboat
Old AeroMarine Research Ad

Blufin - hey thanks for digging that up! That old advert is sure a far cry from the review articles that have been done since by good mags like HotBoat...
Forum: Technical Q&A 28-04-2006, 04:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,065
Posted By Jimboat
If interested.... you can get the original...

If interested....

you can get the original full article(s) at aeromarineresearch.com (https://www.aeromarineresearch.com/articles.html).

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Forum: Technical Q&A 12-02-2006, 09:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,823
Posted By Jimboat
Blowout

scottyboy - here is an explanation of Blowout and causes.

Blowout occurs when the ratio of air to water around the propeller gets so high that the propeller is no longer grabbing water, but is...
Forum: Technical Q&A 11-02-2006, 05:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,823
Posted By Jimboat
Nosecones

If your question is - what are the advantages of a nosecone...then here are a few...

A well-designed nose cone can eliminate blowout and improve propeller efficiency. Very few boats run into...
Forum: Technical Q&A 26-09-2005, 06:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,924
Posted By Jimboat
Stepped Hull Design

WOW - what a great wealth of knowledge on this site! I agree with BluFin's comments...and JohnG provides a great explanation of step design and dynamic lift theory.

We have had many questions...
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