Patent ID: 8291850
Filing Date: 2012-10-23
Classification: B63B,Y02T

Abstract:
1. A high speed power boat hull defined with a planing surface having a “V” shaped bow portion, a planing waterline, a sidewall, a chine, and a transom, wherein the transom extends upward from a trailing edge of the planing surface, the hull comprising: a transverse ventilation channel comprising a step leading edge, the transverse ventilation channel spanning between a port side chine of the hull and a starboard side chine of the hull; a tunnel ventilation port located at least partially above the planing waterline and segmenting the chine, the tunnel ventilation port being in fluid communication with the transverse ventilation channel, the leading edge of the tunnel ventilation port being located forward of a stern section; and a longitudinal ventilated tunnel disposed between and in fluid communication with the transverse ventilation channel and the transom, the longitudinal ventilated tunnel having an upper surface having a “V” shape along a leading edge, shaping to a trailing edge having a modified “V” shape having a horizontal section spanning between angled outer walls, wherein, operationally, airflow follows a ventilation flow path, the ventilation flow path initiating at the tunnel ventilation port, flowing through the transverse ventilation channel, continuing through the longitudinal ventilated tunnel, and discharging at the transom, wherein the airflow relieves any suction between the stern section and water.