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Unlocking New Potential
Kroova Expands Its Capabilities
Engineering Our Future
Autonomous Surface Vehicles Set Sail
A Race Like No Other
Model Yacht Racing Like Never Before
2 January 2020
Dear Reader,
It is hard to believe we are entering the fourth year of opera-
tions at Kroova. It seems just yesterday the idea for Kroova was just that - an idea. This year has brought many changes and great excitement. We’ve settled into a new shop, developed new capabilites, and welcomed Dylan full-time onto the team. I am often asked to describe what Kroova does, and it’s never a simple task. This newsletter is our way of answering that question. In its pages you’ll find a sample of various projects that we’ve enjoyed working on in the past year as well as some future aspirations. There are far more projects that we cannot share but this newsletter will have to suffice for now. We are inspired by long nights, beautiful designs, and interesting builds. We are always chasing the next project and we hope you’ll come along for the ride. Sincerely,
Dan Flanigan & The Kroova Team
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Owned and Operated Dan Flanigan structural engineering M.S. Yacht and Small Craft Design, University of Southhampton B.S. Civil/Structural Engineering, Bucknell University 2 years experience at Reichel Pugh Yacht Design as a structural engineer and naval architect
Max Kramers mechanical design B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Rhode Island Over ten years of experience in design and construction of composite structures, formerly at Guck Inc.
Dylan Rodriguez electronics B.S. Management Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute 5 years experience as Lead Electronics Engineer and Project Manager at Ocean Aero, an autonomous boat company
Kroov-Associates Mike Flanigan software
Scott Guinn
operations
Ficus Dogg distraction
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Expanding C As of this year, Kroova officially has a space of its own. Expanding our footprint has allowed for the acquisition of new tools and machines to help us perfect our craft. Kroova Headquarters has quickly become a hub for all sorts of engineering activity. This year we hosted various projects including a 1974 Jensen-Healey engine rebuild, carbon fiber “paper” airplane testing, countless Moth sailboat repairs, a 1940s I-14 restoration, and more. It is not uncommon for a combination of projects to keep the shop running continuously day and night. We wouldn’t have it any other way.
» Axiom 3-axis CNC Router
Custom design machined parts on a moment’s notice
» X-Winder Filament Winder
Accurately wind composite filaments yielding tubes with specific characteristics
» Anycubic Photon 3D Printer Print high-definition action figures or other essential parts
2775 Kurtz Street Suite #10 San Diego, CA 92110
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Capabi lites At Kroova we seek projects that challenge us to think outside the box in order to develop creative solutions that satisfy the needs of our clients. Some of our featured projects from the past year are highlighted in the next few pages.
Radome Test Fixture Cost-effective, low dielectric radome test fixture to measure antenna patterns across a variety of azimuth and elevation angles.
Carbon Fiber Spray Hood Zero Gravity, Soto 40 Custom offshore spray hood designed, built, and installed by Kroova.
Machined Composite Panel Molds Another interesting application of our 3d-modeling and CNC routing capabilities.
Stop by anytime for a guided tour!
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EngagingDesign
Engineering » » » »
RP 52 Vitesse boom vang below deck lead » Custom catamaran boat covers Volvo 70 Pyewacket kelp cutter design » Botin 80 Cabron structural modifications Swan 60 Good Call bowthruster door » Catana 52 mast base repairs Wally powerboat air intake scoops
Kroova would like to extend a huge thanks to Fitzgerald Racing! We have worked with their team on quite a few projects and they always do a top notch job. Give them a call if you need boat work done.
FITZGERALD RACING
P E R F O R M A N C E MODIFICATIONS
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Electronics » Electronics design and engineering with SubSeaSail (Autonomous Surface Vehicles) » “Lit” Skateboards product development » Circuit board and cable harness design for Volansi (drones)
Kroova was hired to design and fabricate DSS foil bearings for the Infinity 46, Maverick. The bearings were made from a castable polyurethane that was poured in place to most effectively follow the contours of the foil. These bearings are a critical piece of equipment for the yacht, having to support nearly the entire weight of the boat, yet be easy to deploy and retract the foil with only one person. Kroova was also hired to engineer the installation of a new rudder, rudder bearing, and steering system.
“We’d like to extend a special thanks to Dan Flanigan and Max Kramers from Kroova LLC for their superb work. We highly recommended them to anyone with challenging work, looking for high end results. These boys are all over it.” - Team Maverick
Autonomous Su In 2020, Kroova will continue its development of easy-to-use, highly accessible, autonomous surface vehicles. At the close of 2019, the Scout prototype underwent preliminary testing and produced highly encouraging results. These autonomous boats exist to perform missions while carrying payloads. From shallow water operability, to best-in-class speed, lead time, and cost, our solar powered ASVs enable unprecedented accessibility to the benefits offered by oceangoing robots.
INTERFACE Scout
vehicles
can
be
tracked
and
controlled through an online user interface. Plan missions, download data, and generate reports - all from your browser.
PROPULSION Scout vehicles are electric motorboats powered with seaweed-shedding propellers.
Construction is currently underway for multiple Sea Scout hulls at Kroova HQ. Early models o We are very excited about the doors that this will open for our team and are looking forward ing Kroova’s Autonomous Surface Vehicles, send us an email.
urface Vehicles SEA SCOUT A smaller, lighter vehicle capable of extended travel at 3 knots. Suitable for most missions involving multiple payloads.
OCEAN SCOUT A larger, faster vehicle capable of extended travel at 4 knots. Designed for larger, more power hungry payloads.
PAYLOADS Thanks to a robust payload controller designed for easy integration, your data is transparently transferred from your vehicle to the user interface. Reconfigure sampling and data transmission settings on the fly.
of Ocean Scout have been out for testing and investor demonstrations are being scheduled. to taking the next steps in autonomous boat development. For further information regard-
Maintaining the
Competitive Edge » Max traveled to San Francisco to sail on the TF10 Celeritas in the Great Vallejo Race finishing first in the multi-hull division.
» Dan sailed 750 miles from Washington to Alaska in the infamous Race to Alaska. Along the way his team suffered a major rudder failure forcing the team ashore where they scrambled to build a new rudder overnight (pictured left) to allow them to finish the race.
» Both Dan and Max competed in Moth North Americans out of Coronado Yacht Club right here in San Diego placing sixth and ninth respectively.
» Dan traveled to Perth, Australia to compete in Moth Worlds. In a fleet of 122 boats, he finished 79th and intends to compete in the next Worlds in Weymouth, England.
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May, Great Vallejo Race
June, R2AK
September, Moth NAs
December, Moth Worlds
Fourth Annual PBC Yacht Race February 8 - 9, 2020
Kroova is proud to sponsor the Fourth Annual PBC Yacht Race. “The best year yet!� according to Race Organizer Dan Flanigan
Over Across Only
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Boats
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Races
1 Champion
Schedule of Events: Friday, February 7 0900
Kroova HQ Open to All Competitors
1000 1900
Race Day 1 - Bahia Point Kroova HQ Grand Opening Party
1000 1500
Race Day 2 - Bahia Point Voting and Awards
Saturday, February 8 Sunday, February 9
Scores Will Be Settled (...by popular vote)
Featured events: Kroova HQ Grand Opening Party - Join us for a celebration of model boats, endless worklists, and the new Kroova shop! Bugaboo vs. Trivial Pursuit II Match Race - The highly anticipated match race between the veteran juggernaut and her up and coming rival. Will experience prevail? Or will the sleek lines of the TP52 X prove too much to handle? kroova.com
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Special thanks to all of our clients and partners for another excellent year:
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