Patent ID: 6095076
Filing Date: 2000-08-01
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
A hydrofoil marine vehicle comprising:(a) a center beam having a forward end and a rearward end and a center midway therebetween;(b) a downwardly depending forward strut having an upper end and a lower end, said upper end being movably affixed to said forward end of said center beam;(c) a forward hydrofoil affixed to said lower end of said forward strut;(d) a downwardly depending rearward strut having an upper end and a lower end, said upper end being movably affixed to said rearward end of said center beam;(e) a rearward hydrofoil affixed to said lower end of said rearward strut;(f) a passenger pod mounted substantially on said center of said center beam by vibrationally-isolating mounting means; and(g) power means operable for propelling said marine vehicle through water.