| The
Q-Boat is a rugged electric boat for easy, safe,
unmanned measurement of currents, bathymetry,
and discharge. The Q-Boat was developed for US,
UK and Canadian government agencies expressly
for measurement of discharge with acoustic Doppler
current profilers. Both an efficient displacement
hull and a fast planing hull are available. Both
have a wide beam for stability and good handling
characteristics. The Q-boat is available with
lead-acid batteries for speeds up to 5 ft/s,
and NiMH batteries for speeds up to 20 ft/s.
Weights are from 65-80 lbs. Two people can easily
handle the Q-boat; it fits in the bed of a pickup
truck. |
