Waterjet propelled planing hull
US4004542A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 1975 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B2001/201
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A boat for use with a waterjet propulsion unit. The boat includes a planing hull having a generally V-shaped bottom formed at its mid-portion with a depending flat-bottomed support pod that houses the lower part of the propulsion unit. The sides and intermediate portions of the boat bottom are provided with depending, longitudinally extending, stabilizing strakes that provide advantages not found in conventional waterjet propelled boats.
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