LucByard Posted August 21, 2016 Slipwave is a heavily modified racing boat constructed by a team of MANTIS marine engineers and special forces agents on Sorn. The need to ensure critical MANTIS operations could continue following the planet's capture by Kawashita, the team developed a craft both fast and quiet by levitating the rear engine section out of the water and propelling it with an extra pair of anti-gravity engines mounted at 90 degrees. Compared to more traditional aquatic propulsion methods, the anti-grav engines are less powerful than hydro-jets and less responsive than propellors but with such a small displacement, resistance from the water is minimised allowing them deliver comparable power-to-weight ratios. The overdrive boosters positioned amidships burn Nitronium Oxide to super heat the anti-matter in the repulsers and provide more power but the system overheats quickly, utilising two dump-valves on each side to expel unburnt fuel and heat when the anti-matter reaches critical temperatures. The rear is suspended by two angled anti-matter repulsers which also steer the craft. The front-end maximised aero and hydro-dynamicity by reducing displacement and air/water resistance. Technical cutaway of front-end. Scrutineering: Thank you for looking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Professor Thaum Posted August 21, 2016 Very impressive boat... and another good SNOT built Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LucByard Posted August 21, 2016 Very impressive boat... and another good SNOT built Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soccerkid6 Posted August 21, 2016 That is one epic speed boat! Love the super aggressive shape and smooth shaping Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LordDan Posted August 22, 2016 Awesome boat! It looks really sleek! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady K Posted August 22, 2016 Very nice elegant lines here. I really like the streamlined bow and the impressive stern and engines! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dannylonglegs Posted September 7, 2016 Now this is a masterpiece. Once again, Lucbyard you've blown away the competition! not only is the ship itself flawless, smooth, sleek, and perfectly shaped, but the water beneath it is just perfectly constructed in a dazzling wave form! Blown away. Great work! ~Insectoid Aristocrat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andromedas Gates Posted September 7, 2016 The judges awarded you 6 points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craggy Posted September 7, 2016 ha! the time I spent on mine and yet this one is so glorious! crikey! well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
