The choice of hull design in our boat was influenced by the research we conducted and our own experience personally. First, from our research, we realized that the V-hull was the best idea, as we found out that it provided a smooth ride, and were designed to operate at high speeds. The choice of propulsion method was also influenced by the hull design, as we found out that V-hulls needed higher power to operate properly, so we decided to use an onboard motor which would power a propeller through the use of a shaft. The material was also influenced by this, as we thought that we would use acrylic and seal it by melting the edges. However, once we tried to apply this practically, it all changed. After a few weeks we realized that:
1. It would be very hard to find and assemble a motor and propeller system.
2. The V-hull would also be very hard to balance the weight.
3. The soldering iron was not available.
So, we decided to:
1. Use human propulsion to power the boat.
2. Make a flat-bottomed boat with a pointed tip.
3. Use sealant to fix the edges of the boat.
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