The Red Hornet project recently went into production. But the potential of the Red Hornet is minute compared with the concept that Robinson drew on a napkin three years ago at a party in Venice. OK, so it's not the world's greatest looking boat. In fact, it looks like no other boat. The boat does produce a wake.
All boats do.
But the Mangia Onda's bow wake is swept up by the two side skirts, condensed and flushed out the rear of the boat where it mixes with the stern wake to produce a foam. And that is just one innovation that has enamored the Italians. The Mangia Onda project has also developed a 22-foot water taxi. And Venice could be just the starting point for the team. For in addition to the potential of eliminating wake erosion and nuisance, the Mangia Onda line of ferries is less expensive to purchase and operate.