Patent ID: 7174843
Filing Date: 2007-02-13
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
1. A hydrofoil unit for attaching to the stern of the hull of a boat, comprising: a) a mount; b) a hydrofoil; c) a pivot assembly; and d) means for pivoting said hydrofoil relative to said mount; wherein said mount is for mounting to the stern of the hull of the boat; wherein said hydrofoil is pivotally attached to said mount; and wherein said pivot assembly pivotally attaches said hydrofoil to said mount, wherein said mount comprises a pair of stanchions; and wherein said pair of stanchions of said mount are for being dependingly attached to the stern of the hull of the boat, wherein each stanchion of said mount has an upper edge; wherein said upper edge of each stanchion of said mount has an angle iron attached thereto; and wherein said angle iron of each stanchion of said mount is for attaching to the stern of the hull of the boat, wherein said means includes a coupling, wherein said hydrofoil has a trailing edge; and wherein said coupling of said means is attached to said trailing edge of said hydrofoil.