1. Buoyancé By: Bernoulli Boats
4/6/17
Buoyancé
By: Bernoulli Boats
Creators (group C-06):
Martino Hooghkirk
Elyssa Ridley
Thomas Keyes
Alicia Matavosian
A project for EF 152 Spring 2017

2. Conceptual Design -Wooden frame with a wind up mechanism inside
-rubber band powered
-Wooden dowel through boat to attach wheels
-PVC pipe inside to protect dowel from water damage
-More cost efficient and less dangerous than other ideas
-Decided not to 3-D print front and back

3. Customer requirements/product selection
-Children 5-12 years old
-Customer wanted a toy for his neighborhood pool that was not electrically powered and does not break as easily (plastic)
-Batteries were a problem
-Designed it without electrical power while still being engaging
and fun for kids
-Utilized recycled wood to promote sustainable production

4. Actual Design 23% of the boat uses recycled wood
Rubber bands power the twin paddles through a dowel and gear inside
Inner PVC pipe protects the dowel from water damage
Removeable cabin provides ample opportunity for a child’s
imagination
Wooden Holder puts the boat on display when removed from
water

5. Marketing Video

6. Customer Feedback and Results
-Martino’s little brother, Francesco, loved the look and build of it
-He liked that it was easy to use, which was our main goal
-He commented that the lack of batteries was convenient
-The rubber band mechanism rotated the paddles,
however could have been improved
-More flexible and durable material
-The boat’s sturdy build prevents it from breaking

7. Cost and Time Estimates
-The cost to build 1,000 boats is estimated to be $9,850
-Individual units cost $9.85 to build
-Sold at a projected price of $15, this product could give a net gain of $5,150
-The total work for designing, building, and testing the boat was 83 hours
Designing- 26 hours
Building- 41 hours
Testing- 16 hours

8. Conclusions
-A good looking, durable, waterproof boat that is easy to operate
-No electrical power involved
-Constructed with recycled wood
-What could we improve upon?
-more propulsion and buoyancy
-Would you recommend any additional features?
-fun additions to allow the customer to personalize and accessorize their new boat

9. Meet the Team Martino: Designer, Builder, Inventor
Alicia: Artist, Problem-Solver, Budgeter
Thomas: Videographer, Creator, Constructor
Elle: Organizer, Developer, Documenter