Hybrid monohull planing vessels

摘要

A hull form design which incorporates bi-lateral semi-sponsons disposed on either side of a non-stepped V-shaped center hull section. The semi-sponsons extend the entire length of the hull form and comprise protrusions extending away from the center section. The semi-sponsons are delimited by longitudinal steps extending below the hull bottom an equal distance from the centerline on opposite sides of the hull. This design is a hybrid of conventional “V” hulls and catamarans and improves the roll and turn initiation time of convention monohull designs.

主权项

1. A vessel hull form, comprising:
a non-stepped V-shaped center section extending along the entire length of said hull form; two semi-sponsons comprising projections extending away from said center-section and disposed along the length of said hull form on either side of said center section; said center section and said semi-sponsons each defining a running surface for said hull form; and wherein said semi-sponsons provide buoyancy and hydrodynamic lift for said hull-form.