Power boat with improved hull
US6994049B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 29, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B2001/202
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A power boat having an improved hull including concave aft sections, and which hull is capable of operations at a wide range of speeds with low relative horsepower for vessel weight and improved fuel economy is disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment, the boat is a 38 foot power boat having an improved hull which can achieve speeds of up to about 18 knots, with a 200 hp engine and which burns about 10 gals. per hour. The hull preferably includes a negative deadrise angle at the aft sections, the deadrise angle being positive at the bow and transitioning to a negative angle at the aft sections of the hull.
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