Getting Vaquita 2 ready for the cause. Feeding malnourished children around the world. скачать в хорошем качестве

Getting Vaquita 2 ready for the cause. Feeding malnourished children around the world.

Vaquita II is an exceptional pedal boat that was designed by Dudley Dix, a well-known yacht designer & Architect from South Africa now residing in the United States, and built by Tertius Du Plessis, based in Rheenendal, Knysna South Africa. Dry Weight of 450kg Wet Weight and loaded 1500kg Ribbed for stability Only 3 known ocean pedal boats in existence. Slow rotation propeller with soft blades to reduce the risk to harm to marine life. Low drag design – both air and water. Self-righting capabilities. The use of a shallow barn-door type rudder is also a smart design choice, as it will help the boat to be easily steered in downwind trade wind conditions. This can be particularly important when operating in open water or in conditions where wind and waves can be unpredictable. I know that I’ll encounter bad weather many times on my voyages, so it’s designed to be resistant to breaking waves and to roll back upright when (rather than if) it capsizes. The shape of the boat is optimized for low resistance to breaking waves, and the design ensures that it can roll back upright even when I’m in rough waters. To help maintain stability, the tankage and stowage compartments was placed low down in the hull to lower the center of gravity. To further ensure that the boat remains stable, the deck and cabin are shaped to float the boat high if inverted with the hatches and ports closed. I can also use my own weight inside the boat to help it roll back to upright if needed. This is important to me because I know that I’ll encounter a variety of conditions on my voyages, and I want to be prepared for anything. For construction, the chosen method was a stitch-&-glue plywood method, assembled over permanent bulkheads and partial bulkheads. This construction method is both strong and lightweight, which is important for a boat that will be used for human-powered journeys. The interior is divided into three compartments, separated by full bulkheads with companion hatches. Both ends are berth length, which allows for one or two crew members to comfortably travel with me on my voyages. If need be. #PedalBoatAfrica #WorldRecordAttempt #AfricaExpedition