Patent ID: 6397769
Filing Date: 2002-06-04
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
A catamaran capable of seagoing sailing, comprising:two non-inhabitable floats arranged essentially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the catamaran, at a side distance from a center axis of the catamaran, wherein the non-inhabitable floats can be variably adjusted by a horizontal displacement essentially perpendicular to the center axis of the catamaran; and a central unit, which encompasses an accommodation gondola, in which the central unit is supported by the floats, wherein the floats further include a deck, having a recess, the recess extending over the length of the accommodation gondola, wherein the floats are capable of being positioned beneath the accommodation gondola, whereby the recesses extend from the side of the float which is turned towards the center axis of the vessel, and end before the outer walls of the floats, whereby the recesses extend in the longitudinal direction of the floats, while they end at a distance from the bow and stern ends of the float.