Hydroplane Model Boat Plans - DIY Marine Modelling Racing Boat Watercraft

Hydroplane Model Boat Plans DIY Marine Modelling Racing Boat Watercraft

These Hydroplane Model Boat Plans will show you how to build your own Model Hydroplane

Hydrofoils have been around for some time, but even so, nothing on the boating scene draws every eye like a hydroplane lifting out of the water as it gains speed. Even the U.S. Navy has been attracted to foils, and has tested them on its fast PT boats.

The PS model shown here can be completed in a couple of work sessions. Surface-piercing foils and air-prop drive give it speed and stability with minimum complexity. Construction is far simpler than you'd guess from the performance.
Basically, these craft deliver greater speed because resistance against several small areas (foils) is considerably lower than against a complete, submerged hull. Resistance declines as the craft rises.
Completely submerged foils are the most efficient, but they require sensing and control systems to keep them at proper depth. Surface-piercing foils automatically adjust for GHSWKĘEXW they also have a tendency to create air bubbles that reduce lift. The PS model uses a foil design that minimizes this undesirable side effect.
Instabilities can develop in either type of foil. This is particularly true of models. Simply put, the angle necessary to make the foils "fly" at low speed can also make them hop out of the water at high speed and spill the boat. The model has a designed-in, relatively steep foil incidence and a high thrust line to minimize the possibility of this happening.
Building the model. Typical model plane construction techniques are used.

All plans are designed by Ben Stone. Ben is a retired Engineer in Canada. Ben also drafts these himself using the latest AutoCAD software to ensure accuracy. He studied Engineering back in the early 1980's. After over 30 years in the Construction industry he developed a passion for building cool items around his farm and cabin. These are great DIY projects. With a little skill anybody can Do It Yourself. Ben is always a email away if you have any questions while building one of his projects. He is adding new plans all the time.