This project, part of the PEP (Promoting Electric Propulsion) initiative, aims to design, build, and test an unmanned electric-powered hydroplane for the 2025 ASNE competition. With funding and oversight by the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE), our team will enhance the previous year’s design by addressing its limitations and integrating new innovations. Key objectives include achieving a 2-mile course completion at a minimum speed of 10 mph, optimizing payload capacity, and ensuring compliance with technical constraints such as battery capacity and motor power. This project will push advancements in sustainable marine technology, aligning with the broader goal of promoting electric propulsion in naval engineering while also promoting the sport of boat racing as a whole.

Our team collaborated with Mechanical Engineering 4 on this project.