PROJECT BLACK SWAN

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PROJECT OUTLINE

 

Project Black Swan is an attempt to beat the world record for an electric powered boat. See our news page for updates on the project.

 

Phase one

A number of model boats will be built and tested and we hope to break the model record of 120mph.

 

Phase two

Final design of the full size boat will then be completed and construction will begin.

 

Phase three

Testing the boat at speed on water with an internal combustion engine engine.

 

Phase four

Testing of the electric motors and power supply.

 

Phase five

Testing the boat at speed with electric setup.

 

Phase six

Taking the boat to a suitable venue and attempt to beat the record and also exceed 100mph

 

 

 

 

 

PROJECT TEAM

 

Manager/Gopher: Andy Taylor

 

Engineer: "BURNS" the engineer

 

IT/CAD: Mark Steadman

 

Electronics: KJ Technical Consultant Electronics

 

Website and Multimedia: Sparks

 

 

CONTRIBUTORS

 

Team Black Swan are actively seeking Individuals and Organisations who are willing to contribute the project.

 

For more information contact projectblackswan@yahoo.co.uk

We are seeking Sponsorship locally ( Bristol ) and Nationally. If your company has the vision to form a rewarding partnership then we would like to hear from you.

 

 

 

 

Chris Lloyd of COAST 2 COAST MARINE SERVICES LTD Portishead has donated a 14inch diameter 26inch pitch 2 BLADE SURFACE PROP for testing.  Chris has many years experience of racing and his wisdom will be an asset to the team.

 

Many thanks to Richard of Solcentric who has loaned us a speed boat for research and development (see gallery). His interest in alternative energy can be followed by clicking here.


Richard also sells boats suitable for the enthusiast or new entrant into the marine world

Bernard Holder (For his invaluble advice and support on Hull Design & Manufacture).

 

Bernard writes for Model Boat Magazine and races his offshore ic power boats in almost every class. In fact he has dominated the UK scene over the past few years and is winner of a number of National Championships.

 

Allan Shillitto (For his advice on fast electric model boats and on brushless motors in particular). Allan has his own website Astec Models and is no stranger to breaking records.

 

 

 

 

 

Prestwich Models gave advice on props and with for the balancing and polishing. Visit their website here.

 

The University of the West of England are now assisting the teams efforts


Alec Gregory (Aerodynamics) and Andrew Jones ( Marine Propeller )


Farid Dailami & John Lanham will be overseeing and supporting their work.

 

 

 

TEST BOATS

 

Ugly Duckling test boat

 

The boat pictured here is running with with 2 graupner 9.6v 13k rpm motors on 45mm carbon props  flanking  a Torpedo  850 12v motor on 52.5mm carbon prop powered by 18 GP3300 mah Nimh Batteries in series (approx 25volts).

 

The 'Ugly Duckling' - project test boat

 

I t was clocked at over 25mph which is not that far off the current UK record for this class - the boat has not been set up or trimmed in any way and weighs 6 kilos and  we intent to run the boat gain around the new year on 24 cells and 4 kilos weight this should see us past the 30mph mark.


Clockwise from top left: battery; propellors; motors; prop shafts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LINKS: 

 

 

Below are links to sites of interest, including other contenders for the record. All links open in a new window.

MODEL BOAT LINKS

Websites that have good information, pictures or videos

 

     

 

 

 

German Websites Featuring Top of the Range Kit

Additional Websites

 

 

 

 

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