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The Rusty Regiment's design
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The Rusty Regiment's design
The Regiment intend to build the scrap equivalent of a rigid inflatable boat (RIB). They want to use oil drums for flotation and a ski-like hull, which will form a plaining surface to lift them clear of the waves. A large car engine will be the power source, but petrol engines and water don't mix, so the team have to get the fine details right to float their boat.

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