Re: HP, weight and visability

["Sean Walinga" <swalinga@telusplanet.net>]

>One disadvantage of the double hull used for streamlining is that there is a lot of mass 
>(in this case water) within the total hull envelope that the motors have to start and 
>stop.  Thsi would imply either a larger motors and props to overcome the inertia, or put 
>up with sluggishness.
>
>-- 
>Martin Sanderse

Hi Martin,
I agree. The best bet is to reduce the amount of "between hull" water by thoughful design. Streamlining ballast tanks and other parasitic effects would be worth the trouble I think.
ttfn
Sean