A boat comprising a hull having flaps 2 pivotally mounted on its base, wherein the flaps can move between a streamlined position under normal cruising conditions and a position in which their movement is constrained such that when the boat slams they produce a forward thrust on the hull. The pivots 3 are preferably set normal to the hull. The constraining angle of the flaps can preferably be adjusted for different conditions from both inside and outside the hull. The flaps may be spring loaded.
Improvements to boats when slamming
2016-03-30
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B63B Schiffe oder sonstige Wasserfahrzeuge , SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS |
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