| 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
and Canadian government agencies expressly for
measurement of discharge with acoustic Doppler
current profilers. The hull is a very low-drag
planing form with a wide beam for stability and
good handling characteristics. The Q-boat is available
with lead-acid batteries for speeds to 5 fps,
and with LiIon or LiPo batteries for speeds up
to 20 fps. Weights are from 90 to 115 lbs.
Two people can easily handle the Q-boat; it fits
in the bed of a pickup truck. |
