Patent ID: 6164235
Filing Date: 2000-12-26
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
A hydrofoil equipped water craft having at least one hull member, terminating at a bow and a stern, and a hydrofoil system whereby the hull is raised at the design speed of the craft so that at least a portion of the stern of the hull remains partially submerged comprising:a front hydrofoil member positioned adjacent the bow of the hull, below the hull;a rear hydrofoil member positioned to the rear of the longitudinal center of gravity (LCG) of the craft;the rear hydrofoil member being disposed at least partially above the level of the front hydrofoil and at such a level that it is unable to lift the portion of the stern of the hull free of the water; andthe front hydrofoil member being at least partially offset transversely relative to the rear hydrofoil member so that the front hydrofoil member or rear hydrofoil member are at least partially disposed in separate longitudinal flow streams.