Through the use
of the latest in CAD software along with fluid dynamics
software, that allows for evaluation of aerodynamic and
hydrodynamic lift and drag effects, we were able to create
one of the most advanced hull designs on the market today.
During the design process, we left a considerable amount
of speed on the table to achieve high speed stability,
cornering and ride quality that is beyond compare for a
boat in its class.
With today's
availability of high horsepower engines being within reach
of the average boater, we felt that high speed stability
was one of the most important design characteristics to be
considered. This led to the cockpit being pushed
forward a considerable amount. By moving the cockpit
forward, several key items change. The obvious being
that the overall static center of gravity is moved
forward. Also, the overall frontal bow area is
shortened. This shortening of the deck surface
decreases the aerodynamic lift on the front of the boat
decreasing the tendency to "blow over" or the bow to "get
light" at extremely high speeds. One additional
benefit of this is that it created a tremendous amount of
room in the engine compartment for those of us that enjoy
to tinker with and/or polish our engine as much as we do
to drive. Possibly the most important benefit is
that it creates a much larger swim pad for the ladies to
lay out on.
While it is
fairly easy to satisfy a man's primal desires with a
lavishly painted piece of plywood, 1000 polished
horsepower, a steering wheel and a throttle, we felt that
what was missing from the go-fast market was a boat that
could not only get the adrenaline pumping but also one
that could satisfy the family requirements as well.
Thus throughout the design process, we made every effort
to add comfort and functionality that could be enjoyed by
the entire family. Some of the results of this are a
spacious cabin, a roomy cockpit, ample storage, useable
cup holders and arm rests, and a large padded swim deck.
Construction
All boats are definitely not created equal. At
Revolution Performance Marine, we pride ourselves on using
some of the latest technologies and materials available in
the construction of
our
boats. We make use of a wide variety of biaxial and
quadraxial fiberglass cloths coupled with some of the most
advanced honeycomb and foam coring available. Along
with a very sophisticated lay-up schedule, every boat that
comes out of our facility is built utilizing Vacuum
Assisted Resin Transfer Molding (VARTM) otherwise know as
Resin Infusion.
In Vacuum Infusion the process begins very similar to a
standard hand lay-up. Initially all of the gel coat
graphics are taped off and sprayed in the mold. Then
a light layer of chopped mat is put in by hand (skin
coat). From there the process becomes quite unique
in that all of the fiberglass and coring materials are put
in "dry" without any resin. Once all of the
laminates are in place, a set of resin feed lines are put
in place throughout the mold to ensure even "wet out" of
the entire boat. Then a vacuum channel is put in
place around the perimeter of the mold and a vacuum bag is
placed over the entire mold. Once vacuum is applied
and the bag is checked for leaks, the vacuum is maintained
overnight to evacuate all of the air. The next
morning, the resin is flowed out in stages until all of
the laminate is completely wet out. Once the resin
has cured to a given point, the bag is removed and the
boat is ready for bulk heads, stringers, etc.
Through the use of Resin Infusion, a boat can be built
lighter and significantly stronger then a comparable hand
laid or even vacuum bagged boat. Revolution
Performance Marine is one of very few boat builders that
utilizes this technology on every boat that they build.
