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Those are cool! Looks like fun.

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Originally Posted by cwfdive (Post 3852822)

This class of boat is called a VSV, short for Very Slender Vessel. The US and Britain have been built several of these for the SBS and the SEALS. They aren't all that fast, but are designed for efficiency and rough weather. Their wave piercing design reduces slamming loads on the craft and crew.

Here is a link to one of the first private VSVs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBUQR3YirDM

That is the most rediculous boat I've ever seen! An open cockpit boat like that......you need a friggin snorkel when driving it, or at least goggles! ZERO use for the private sector. Look at that video around 4:30......no thanks.

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Originally Posted by level iii chaos (Post 3852876)

that is the most rediculous boat i've ever seen! An open cockpit boat like that......you need a friggin snorkel when driving it, or at least goggles! Zero use for the private sector. Look at that video around 4:30......no thanks.

+10!

I think it looks cool. It would be nice to see a conventional v bottom of the same size running next to it. I would bet this would have a much smoother ride then the standard v bottom design.

MP