Boat
24 foot (nominal) deep Vee hull
200 hp Volvo 280 outdrive powered
Canard configuration
Boat weight 5140 lbs.
Foil spans within the boat's beam (8')
Hydraulic retraction of bow and stern foils (trailerable)
Manual hydraulic bow strut steering
Rear foil loading 577 lbs/sq ft
Bow foil loading 619 lbs/sq ft
Hydrofoil Materials:
Bow strut - cast Al (5000 series)
Aft center strut - galvanized steel
Bow foil - Epoxy infused Carbon Fiber
Side struts - Epoxy infused Carbon Fiber
Aft foil - Epoxy infused Carbon Fiber
Control system - Digital
Computer– SBC0489 and TS9700 ADC board
Using 16 channels ADC, 3 channels DAC
Update 75 Hz
Software - C++ 1500 source lines
Display – 10.4" 1000nit LCD
Sensors - Inclinometer ADXL203, Roll rate gyro ADXRS624,
Pitch ADXL203, Pitch rate gyro ADXRS624, , Yaw rate gyro ADXRS624
Vertical accelerometer ADXL203, 2 - Roll accelerometers ADXL203,
2-Senix Toughsonic 14 ultrasonic height sensors,
Position sensors for rudder and aft flaps, RPM sensor, Speed sensor
Height – Hydraulic actuator articulating bow foil angle of attack
Roll - Hydraulic actuators articulating flaps on rear foil
Hydraulic control - 3 Rexroth 4WRPEH high performance proportional valves
Performance
Cruise typically at 25 knots, 37 knots at WOT
Take off speed about 18 knots
Have negotiated 5' steep, short waves
Design intended to handle up to short length 3' waves
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