Ah, Cal Poly Humboldt, where the only real ‘displacement’ is in their budgets as they get a 78′ x 26.7′ semi-displacement aluminum catamaran. Teknicraft Design must be rolling in cash after their ‘signature’ hydrofoil-assisted hull design – no wonder, it’s as sleek as a greased whale in the water. But don’t worry about rough seas; they’ve got a CFD-modeled hull to keep the wake energy at bay. Now, if only they could find a way to model their way out of the budget constraints. The ‘exceptional performance’ at 80% engine load sounds great, until you realize it’s like a sports car with a limp. And for those 14 ‘live-aboard’ researchers, don’t forget your seasickness pills – it’s the only ‘wind’ you’ll be feeling in those ‘spacious’ quarters. Ah, the perks of science, right?
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