A Comparison Between A Boat Turn And The Shooketh

For this particular project, the Atlantic Crossing, two separate boats were made, the first being the Shook and the second being the Shooketh. The goal of this project was to launch a successful boat from one side of the trough to the other in a reasonable amount of time. The variables being tested on during this time was the boat shape, the angle of the propeller, and the rudder size. After several vigorous tests and comparing the data a conclusion was reached about which combination of variables would allow for the most success launch in the shortest amount of time. The main factors within the testing would be the incline angle of the propeller, the area of the rudder, testing procedures, along with others. The angle of incline of the propeller showed to be the most influential factor when talking about the speed of the boat. To create an accurate measurement, removeable blocks of various angles where instilled onto the boat. Each test had different combinations that would be combined with an angle in an attempt to find the best angle. There were mixed results within the data making it difficult to decipher at the start. A pattern would soon appear as it was placed in a chart side by side; as another 10 degrees were added to the incline, the average time would increase

Two boats, one made with a pointed smooth tip and the other with a blunt tip similar to that if a rectangle. These boats were flawed from a beginning; for they would not stay above water but could still float. Another flaw made during construction would be the boats were made too similarly. When comparing the boat types to speed there was a small difference of .03m/s, the dull one being slower (see figure 1). Essentially, the boat shape would have been a factor in the results is it were not for the fact they were built too