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8 Comments
SFOGuyNot just throwing rocks, but---what is the practical application of this? As a pleasure craft, maintaining all those extra hydraulics would drive maintenance expenses through the roof from the perspective of a recreational boater.
I'm also concerned about reliability, elevation of center of gravity, response to being sideways in a seaway... the second half with the outrigger "sled' maybe would have application in military stuff? Air/Sea rescue?
HugeJerksays...Looks like it'd be expensive, but might have a market for Lifeguard/Coast Guard use.
PaybackCrew transfers to and from oil rigs in heavy seas. That's profitable enough to not require anything else.
Not just throwing rocks, but---what is the practical application of this?
SFOGuyhmm. ok
Crew transfers to and from oil rigs in heavy seas. That's profitable enough to not require anything else.
littledragon_79To me it kinda looks like the boat is wearing footie pajamas.
NOXjokingly says...what's with the 90's porn music?
Drachen_Jagersays...But... they mostly do that with helicopters.
When they use boats they drop a line and winch the crew up/down because the oil rigs are generally way too tall to go from deck to deck.
Also, I'm not entirely sure this technology is safer in rough seas than a traditional hull, especially when you factor in the added risk of mechanical failure.
Crew transfers to and from oil rigs in heavy seas. That's profitable enough to not require anything else.
newtboyDid you watch exclusively Australian porn in the 90's?
Didgeri-do-me Bruce!
what's with the 90's porn music?
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