Phoenix 32 XR Race

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Smart Marine Phoenix 32 Race

Resin infused race boat

build pics are depicted in reverse-build order

hull #3 is a white hull and is SmartMarine's first resin infused race boat

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hull #3 Phoenix 32XR raceboat


performing vacuum resin infusion of the deck













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The deck of the race boat (model name Phoenix XR) is complete and is being fitted to the hull


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Wiki - Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is a branch of fluid mechanics that uses numerical analysis and algorithms to solve and analyze problems that involve fluid flows. Computers are used to perform the calculations required to simulate the interaction of liquids and gases with surfaces defined by boundary conditions.


by SmartMarineBoats
Just an example of the testing we do to produce the most efficient high performance powerboats. First render is essentially a digital wind tunnel showing particle behavior around the hull. Second shows friction from the air coming in contact with the hull as it moves around it. The third shows air speed and indicates a slower speed against the hull as expected due to the surface friction. Testing like this has helped us create and continue to improve our designs. Our hull has ~85% of the surface area of our competitors. Reducing surface area, reduces drag, increases performance

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Phoenix 32XR race canopy boat being capped. The perimeter is glassed inside and out and the bulkheads glassed to the deck

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Video of Resin Infusion of the Phoenix 32XR

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Phoenix 32XR, "coming to a racecourse near you"

















confirming CG location

[JPEROG]

What did it end up weighing? I would expect the C.G. to be 4 feet closer to the transom from where it is now with complete rigging. I hope its light enough for them to be able to place weight as needed but I bet it will be close. The boat sure looks good. Maybe Chris will do the single strap with it rigged to show everyone how close it is to the step.
Joe

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Minimum weight for this class?

[Ryan Beckley]

currently this boat will have to weigh 4300#

[Rayzor]

currently this boat will have to weigh 4300#

Is that minimum weight when you guys pull out Ryan? That's really light, especially now that you guys are running the XS powerheads that weigh 100#s more apiece than the 2.5s. Does your boat get down to the minimum with the XS powerheads on it?

[Ryan Beckley]

My 30' Can weigh less with it's narrower tunnel. I agree that with the XS power now the weights should be raised across the board 250#

[XstreamVking]

Looking at the construction, that is one very tough boat......