Qatar X-Cat Boat Goes Airborne

[Mystic]

It really looks like one guy climbs out the window and then the canopy lid opens.....

 

[ThrottleUp Props]

It really looks like one guy climbs out the window and then the canopy lid opens.....

That is correct Mystic.

Julie

 

[Ratickle]

Tail is one thing, but what many people forget is the air coming off the lead boat is enough to increase the pressure in the following boat's tunnel to create an instant blow over. I watched it happen many times in the APBA SST 45 class. It is not only best to keep away from the rooster tail but leave also enough room for the air coming off the side of the lead boat to avoid the instantaneous pressure.

Drive along side a tractor trailer one day and you will feel the push on your vehicle as you make a pass. :ack2:

Even on the large cats the balance is that close at top speed?

 

[audacity]

yes!

balance would not be the correct word. but, i think i understand you.