Air Chamber Hull

摘要

This invention provides a water craft hull having an air chamber, wherein the sidewalls of the air chamber extend lower than the fore wall and the aft wall of the air chamber, and wherein the hull comprises at least one air injector configured to deliver pressurized air to the air chamber. Optionally, a hull of the invention has a high aspect ratio air chamber defined by a stable fore wall, a stable aft wall, and stable sidewalls, is a non-planing hull, has a wave-piercing bow, and has elongated keel fins (e.g. inner keel fins and/or outer keel fins). Optionally, the air chamber is configured for recirculating air flow.

主权项

1. A water vessel hull comprising an air chamber and at least one air injector configured to deliver air to the air chamber, wherein:
a. the air chamber comprises an open base and is enclosed by an upper wall, a fore wall, an aft wall, and sidewalls; and b. the sidewalls extend lower than the fore wall and the aft wall.