Nick Scafidi's new DW 32 Race Boat

**noli** · 11-14-2018, 03:56 AM

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The links didn't work for me

https://vimeo.com/user45880907

The current top 3 videos

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**sonicss33** · 11-14-2018, 07:30 AM

Try this.
https://vimeo.com/300637070

https://vimeo.com/300637215
https://vimeo.com/300637525

**Chaz** · 11-14-2018, 08:51 AM

Thanks for the vids "33" love that first one .....

https://vimeo.com/300637070

**XstreamVking** · 11-14-2018, 09:42 AM

Losers always hate the winner. Only mistake pirates made was not pedaling the thing from the start of the season and sand bagging the competition as to their potential. Hard work building and rigging, operating that boat won the race.....

**noli** · 11-17-2018, 01:32 PM

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Ohhh so that's the top secret bottom that Porta added....the steps...ok I'm just kidding

but the bottom does look different and the way the water wicks away from the steps!

the steps do look extended no?

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**noli** · 11-17-2018, 01:46 PM

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disclaimer: I know nothing about hull bottom design

my not-so-professional observation about the steps is that the steps are not just working horizontal to the hull's length, but also to the hull's cross-sectional length

just my .02c

who the heck knows

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**noli** · 11-17-2018, 01:49 PM

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if you zoom in on the pic, why is the water not only moving towards the transom, BUT ALSO OUTWARDS (or away from the tunnel)

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**AZMIDLYF** · 11-17-2018, 01:58 PM

Dihedral progression?

**Chaz** · 11-17-2018, 09:59 PM

Originally Posted by AZMIDLYF

Dihedral progression?

They tried, but both Republican Florida and Georgia Governor's prevailed thank GOD !

**AZMIDLYF** · 11-17-2018, 10:22 PM

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**Freeze Frame Video** · 11-19-2018, 09:44 AM

**JPEROG** · 11-19-2018, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by noli

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if you zoom in on the pic, why is the water not only moving towards the transom, BUT ALSO OUTWARDS (or away from the tunnel)

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Good observation Noli-

Congrats to Scott and Nick for a perfect weekend and no mechanical issues. As for sand bagging, I am glad they ran out in front of the entire field yesterday. They have been required to make changes because of the other guys in the class, proven to not be cheating, so now I say "take no prisoners" and show them just how bad you are able to drive off on them.

Joe

**Freeze Frame Video** · 11-19-2018, 04:15 PM

**Freeze Frame Video** · 11-19-2018, 04:19 PM

**Whaaaaat** · 11-19-2018, 05:20 PM

Originally Posted by noli

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if you zoom in on the pic, why is the water not only moving towards the transom, BUT ALSO OUTWARDS (or away from the tunnel)

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Since the boat is shaped like a wing. My guess is there are some vortices, not sure that's spelled right. Wing tip vortices same as airplane.
That or the boat is moving down towards water in the picture, and air pressure is being forced out any direction it can, taking the spray with it.
Hope I explained that right.