Learning

Instead of a control surface at the rear of the tunnel, or maybe in addition to it, how about a large vent at the top of the hull's tunnel controlled hydraulically by accelerometers, ground radar. and pressure sensors?

after thinking a bit aeroplanes do have control surfaces but still crash most often due to pilot error maybe we should teach do not let yourself get into this situation where trouble is likely (strong headwind) one of airplane terms is coffin corner know your and the boats limits and stay within them!

and ironically it's the same people flapping....

How about instead of all this crazyness they just build a heavier cat with a narrower tunnel and less compression and emphasis on safety rather than top speed?
Again, not a single Nor-tech 3600 has ever blown over and it has none of these crazy equipment/sensors.
It`s not that hard when you put safety before speed.

I think a 4-6’ “wheelie bar” behind the boat with shovel pointed down and angled forward could save a lot of blow overs. Boat rears up and at 10-20* angle it hits the water and slows the boat. Not sure how to make it not ugly.

Hook and roll, you’re on you’re own there.

I have not made a comment in this thread regarding the accident, the facts surrounding the accident nor what has been posted in this thread or in the news; however, if members of OSO would like to discuss what could be done to prevent future similar accidents that result in injury or death to the driver or passengers in a performance boat then it is absolutely good to talk about it in this thread and on this platform.

The “keyboard warriors” as you have labeled them have had some very interesting points and bought information that I was unaware of in this thread, such as multiple accidents in the same make and model boat.

I would rather learn and be alive, rather than being uninformed and unfortunately putting me and or my passengers at risk.

I’ve been on this site for over 25 years and I like learning, as do the other people on OSO.

And…I’ve learned from you,in some posts, that you made throughout the years, so keep posting and educating the OSO members when you can.

One factor is the speed. 140mph is almost double the velocity of many small aircraft require for lift off.

Add an unexpected gust of wind, you could be in the air before you even realize.

The F-14 had about 25% lift from the wide fuselage structure.

You can make whatever you want, you have to be able to sell it. People want good looking boats that go fast.

This week during a run the new 4000 hit a cruiser wake and stood up so straight others could see the floor inside the boat. Didn`t blow over.
IMOP It`s a good looking boat that still goes 140+ SAFELY. I think the 3600 and 4000 speedster are both good-looking boat that go fast . I make under 1100hp.







Making a narrower tunnel with less compression isn`t going to make a cat look bad. but if speed is your thing then a 390X is for you . Good luck with that.