Danny Sunkel

Is it a Dolphin, a Bird or a Whale?
Is it a Dolphin, a Bird or a Whale?
6:14PM 3rd Sep 11

Well after a full on design process here is my boat:

My design brief:

  • Strong and safe
  • Sexy
  • Fast

Thanks to Craig, Andre And the team at Lomocean for my super slick and sexy boat.

Thoughts anyone?

COMMENTS (3)

Looks like a dolphin especially the bow/nose. Does it have a rudder?

Comment by: Dale Collings at 3:46PM 4/10/2011

Thanks Dale, yes we have had all sorts of comments about what she looks like. It has a rudder.

Comment by: Danny Sunkel at 3:22PM 6/10/2011

from les jamieson
 frm new zealand ;
 could the craft be converted to
 electric powered solly
 by solar & wind ?

Comment by: les jamieson at 12:52PM 10/5/2012
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Great looking craft you have, Danny. For sure you will cross and return with speed.
Hi John There's an example of the the self righting being tested on the scale model in this 3 News item. http://www.3news.co.nz/World-first-rowing-boat-to-break-trans-Tasman-record/tabid/309/a
from les jamieson frm new zealand ; could the craft be converted to electric powered solly by solar & wind ?
I'm struggling to see how this design would not be stable if inverted. Has the self righting been actually tested .
Hi Can't see a private email contact. Good Luck for the fitout. Let me know if you need a hand with safety and watermaker specification. I have a couple of light weight options which may be good
Admit it, You really just wanted to get into her knickers...
Thanks Sister, Im really happy with how its coming along. Its hard to believe its three years in May since I started this Journey.
She is looking absolutely stunning, Danny!
Thanks Colin Appreciate the feedback, and yes shes a very different vessel. The team involved are all great with huge off shore experience - no rowing experience though..... Be fantastic to catc
Hi Danny, Just caught up with your project - extraordinary and beautiful looking craft. My how design has changed in 35 years. Today following the TG guys down the coast. Good luck with the project.


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