Motor boat "Romantika": technical characteristics

In search of a solution for the creation of a safe, inexpensive and easy-to-use boat, the developers of the Dolgoprudniy Machine-Building Plant produced a vessel based on the famous "Kaluzhanka" (in 1973). So the boat "Romantics" appeared. Technical characteristics of a dural ship will be considered further.

Design features

The motor boat "Romantika" consists of three dismountable sections. The bow is divided into two sets, and the middle and forage, in turn, are assembled from three elements. The vessel is made by punching with the use of welding from a special magnesium-aluminum alloy.

The sections of the bottom are non-separable, bordered by bulkheads on board to the flange. Trenches and bulkheads are corrugated, the sections are joined together by means of a bolted fastener. The nose and top of the body are fixed to the flange. Then a sub-engine compartment, latticed slides and "banks" (seats) are installed. In a pair, you can assemble the boat in question in less than an hour.

Disassembled boats "Romantics" after folded into a special cover, by inserting the elements into each other. The result is a compact package with dimensions of 1.16 * 0.92 * 0.37 m, which easily fits into the car trunk, and can also be transported easily in an electric train or a bus.

Finishing the case

Aluminum boats "Romantika" are adapted for installation of a suspension power unit with a capacity of 2-5 horsepower. It is attached to the transom, the payload capacity of the vessel is from 150 to 215 kg.

The developers paid special attention to finishing the outline of the hull. After carrying out a series of test tests, it was found that the nose alignment allows better gliding, increases the dynamics and speed indicators of the boat. The shape of the case has the following features:

• The contours are permanent with slight rounding.
• The bottom is flat, corrugated to increase rigidity.
• The school is rounded, the sides are formed by arcs along the circumference.
• The nose is structurally more complex (the keeled bottom is without corrugation).
• A kind of protection against splashes of the nose recessed element is the connecting flanges.

Technical data

The boat "Romantika", the technical characteristics of which are presented in the table, is deservedly popular.

It is worth noting that the boat "Romance", the technical characteristics of which are indicated above, underwent a variety of tests. They showed that the boat perfectly glides at a speed of 22-29 km / h, as a result of which the structural modifications of the bow and bottom were adopted. Experiments were carried out with motors of higher power, which accelerated the boat to 35 km / h. In reality, such engines are not suitable, because too much difference in power, displacement and mass leads to uncontrollability of the vessel.

Conditions and nuances of operation

The dural boat "Romantika" perfectly showed itself in calm water and in the presence of waves. The ship has good stability on the course, with two passengers on board, the floating vessel circulates diametrically at full speed in one and a half or two hulls, provided that the "Surf" engine is rearranged.

A hard deck with a blunted nose makes it easy for passengers to descend to the shore. In the bow provides a small compartment for luggage. The swimming device is equipped with a portable soft seat for the driver. The passenger bank can accommodate two people. From this boat it is convenient to fish, swim, jump from the side and without problems climbing back. In addition, the merits of "Romantics" refers to the fact that it is easy to launch and take to the shore.

The economy of the vessel allows you to make long walks. One man with a fuel reserve of 20 liters on the engine "Surf" really overcome 150-160 kilometers. The swimming device is additionally equipped with a line, a first-aid kit, an assembly and disassembly tool.

Which motor is better?

At the forums, the owners of the boat in question are arguing about which engine is better to install. Many mount Japanese engines with a capacity of more than 5.5 horses, and then complain about the instability of the ship. This is not surprising, because "Romantics" is not a high-speed cruiser and is designed for certain operating conditions.

The optimum engine power for this boat is from 2 to 5.5 hp. In the first case, the speed to the maximum will be 8-10 km / h. On a five-horsepower engine, the vehicle can be accelerated to 30 km / h in calm water. In addition, many owners equip the swimming device with additional devices, which sometimes gives positive results.

Owner feedback

The boat "Romantic" reviews received a very mixed. Some users complain that, with a large wave, there is a danger of sinking the vessel. As an analogue, they lead the use of PVC boats of similar design. However, true connoisseurs say that "Romantika" is reliably protected from overturning and drowning, thanks to correctly placed protective blocks.

Many owners carry out comparative characteristics between the nearest competitors of the considered swimming means, such as "Pelican", "Mercury", "Storm-330". In "Romantics" note the following advantages:

• Great cockpit.
• Convenience in transportation of the unit.
• Simplicity of dismantling and assembly of the floating craft.
• The ability to use a wide range of motors up to 5.5 horsepower.

Not the last place among the advantages of the boat in question is the price, which is an order of magnitude lower than foreign analogues.

Security

The security measures provided by the developers, I would like to note separately. First, it pleases the convenience of landing and disembarkation, both near the shore and in open water. Secondly, good stability, the well-designed design of the bottom and the bow make it possible to reliably feel not only on a calm lake, but also on rivers with intensive currents.

Unsinkability of the vessel is provided by a set of blocks of foam plastic placed in the bow and in the forage sector. After many test tests, specialists have determined that aluminum boats "Romantika" are not inclined to overturn and can be operated on navigable rivers.

Conclusion

This swimming device is an order of magnitude better than its predecessor, "Kaluzhanka." Here there are structural improvements that increase the stability of the boat. In addition, a new model of block placement against drowning was used, which gave its results.

Comparing the price, quality, simplicity in operation, we can say that the boat "Romantika", the technical characteristics of which have significantly improved, is optimal for travel, fishing in calm waters and rivers with a moderate current. In addition, the vessel in question can actually be collected and disassembled in a matter of minutes. In a collapsible form, it is easily transported in the trunk of a car or public transport.

Proper care, observance of operating conditions, study instructions - this will all help to increase the life of the boat, as well as to choose the optimal motor that will give the dynamism to the swimming device with such a spiritual name "Romantika".