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TomMoorehouse
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I'm trying to get other peoples thoughts on outrigger aerodynamics. I don't want to say too much on my thoughts yet in an attempt to not influence what others might say.....
What i'm trying to understand, or get more knowledge of, is hull lift or downforce. When I look at an eagle sgx I see a hull that attempts to simply be low drag but without much lift or downforce. When I look at a 21 Ninja, 21 Hawk, or my 21 Firefighter I see hulls that are trying to achieve downforce. Then I see a lot of the electric riggers (and maybe roadrunners) that look like they are trying to get aerodynamic lift. The German electric SAW boat almost looks like it is trying to be a WIG (wing in ground effect).
So what makes one method/design better than another? Why was one idea choosen over another?
What are your thoughts?
What i'm trying to understand, or get more knowledge of, is hull lift or downforce. When I look at an eagle sgx I see a hull that attempts to simply be low drag but without much lift or downforce. When I look at a 21 Ninja, 21 Hawk, or my 21 Firefighter I see hulls that are trying to achieve downforce. Then I see a lot of the electric riggers (and maybe roadrunners) that look like they are trying to get aerodynamic lift. The German electric SAW boat almost looks like it is trying to be a WIG (wing in ground effect).
So what makes one method/design better than another? Why was one idea choosen over another?
What are your thoughts?