High-speed boat
US5134949A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 7, 1990 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02B3/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A ship of the 50 ton class includes a deep-V hull shape which is a partially monohedron fully planing hull with a hand chine and two bottom risers, a water jet propulsion system cooperating with a motor, and control apparatus for controlling the motor and propulsion system. Preferably, the motor is a 16 cylinder marine diesel engine having a maximum speed of between about 1800 and 2100 rpm and a maximum power of about 1900 kW, while the water jet is a high speed, high rpm water jet having a maximum water jet speed of between about 1400 and 1600 rpm, the water jet coupled to the motor by means of a reduction gear between about 1:1.15 and 1:1.
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