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I'd boat the HELL out of this:

https://insideevs.com/news/429120/cande ... foil-boat/

The videos are worth a watch.

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That would be fun to try Mark. These electrics still have a long way to go but what fun in certain applications....especially a hydrofoil. :D
Nice post.

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Yeah, we need a quantum leap in battery tech before these become truly viable.

I am happy to play with one, though.

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The lower unit didn't appear to be too unconventional... couldn't this (hydrofoil design) be
adapted for our conventional powerplants, in 20-40 foot watercraft?
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