What is A Hydroplane?

Source: http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/reference/hydroplane

A hydroplane (or hydro, or thunderboat) is a very specific type of motorboat (motorboat: A boat propelled by an internal-combustion engine) used exclusively for racing.One of the most unique things about these boats is that they only use the water they're on for propulsion and steering (steering: The act of setting and holding a course) --when going full speed they are primarily held aloft by a principle of aerodynamics (aerodynamics: The branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of gases (especially air) and their effects on bodies in the flow) known as "planing (planing: planing has several meanings:...[follow hyperlink for more...]) ", with only a tiny fraction of their hull (hull: The frame or body of ship) actually touching the water.

Build a Picklefork a 9 1/2' hydroplane

Source: http://www.glen-l.com/

I had been searching the internet for boat designs for i am planning to build one. I was thinking of a simple motorized outrigger for me to build.

While browsing for designs, i encountered the these Hydroplane design. I find it very interesting and i began to change my mind of what im gonna build this summer. This fast boat planes over the water using the 3 point hydroplane design. Check this out you mught find it intresting. This Hydroplane is designed by Glen L.

Built from plywood and has the following dimensions:
Length overall ------------ 9'-6"
Beam -------------------- 5'-3"
Hull depth ---------------- 14"
Average passengers ------ 1
Hull weight (approx.): ---- 90 lbs.
Hull type: Picklefork type three-point hydroplane developed for sheet plywood planking.
Power: Short shaft outboard motor to 80 lbs.

You can see photos and list of materials on the links below.

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Bill of Materials

Construction pictorial