Patent ID: 7464657
Filing Date: 2008-12-16
Classification: B60V,B63B

Abstract:
1. A catamaran surface effect ship, comprising: a) catamaran hull having spaced apart hulls connected with a platform, and an integral propulsion system for propelling the catamaran hull; b) forward and aft seals on the catamaran hull that enable pressurized air to be trapped in an air space that is positioned generally in between the spaced apart hulls and in between the seals; c) the catamaran hull containing a powered lift fan system for transmitting pressurized air to the air space; and d) a side seal system for each spaced apart hull including a movable door that is movably attached to the side of each spaced apart hull and an inflatable seal that extends below the door and in between the door and the spaced apart hull.