Patent ID: 7353763
Filing Date: 2008-04-08
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
1. A ship, comprising a floatable hull having, a first semi-bottom having a lower edge and an upper portion; a second semi-bottom having a lower edge and an upper portion; wherein said first semi-bottom and said second semi-bottom each comprise an essentially planar outer surface; wherein the waterline of the ship extends around the hull between the lower edges and the upper portions of said first semi-bottom and said second semi-bottom and wherein said upper portions of said first semi-bottom and said second semi-bottom define hull edges proximate a deck; and a keel; wherein said first semi-bottom is positioned at a first angle α wherein said first and second semi-bottoms, together, define a generally V-shaped relationship, wherein said keel extends downwardly from said semi-bottoms; wherein said first and second semi-bottoms, together with said keel, define a generally Y-shaped relationship; wherein said first semi-bottom is positioned at a second angle α wherein said second semi-bottom is also positioned at a third angle α wherein the height of said keel extending downwardly from said semi-bottoms is less than or equal to the breadth of either said semi-bottom as measured from said lower edges of said semi-bottom to the waterline; and wherein the breadths of each said semi-bottom is equal.