I am wondering if it is necessary to to have the centre tub of a outrigger hydro, to have a flat bottom ? or can we move to a shape like the front of a jet aircraft for example .
flat bottoms may have been needed a few years ago when engines weren't making the power they are today , to help them get on plane, by acting like a water ski in conjunction with the sponsons, and due to the fact most hydros were built of wood .
as nowdays there seems to be a move to narrower tubs e.g SG Eagles , Hummingbirds etc. also newer construction materials are now more readily available and more powerful motors are arround too ...any thoughts on this idea?
flat bottoms may have been needed a few years ago when engines weren't making the power they are today , to help them get on plane, by acting like a water ski in conjunction with the sponsons, and due to the fact most hydros were built of wood .
as nowdays there seems to be a move to narrower tubs e.g SG Eagles , Hummingbirds etc. also newer construction materials are now more readily available and more powerful motors are arround too ...any thoughts on this idea?
