Patent ID: 6412434
Filing Date: 2002-07-02
Classification: B63B,Y02T

Abstract:
A hull for a planing-type watercraft, the hull including a pair of inclined sections arranged generally in a V-shape, the inclined sections extending generally along a longitudinally extending center line of the hull from a front portion of the hull toward a rear portion of the hull, the hull further including at least a first arrangement of surfaces, the first arrangement of surfaces including a first surface and a second surface, the second surface positioned rearward of the first surface so as to create a gap between the first and second surfaces, wherein the gap extends from an outer portion of the surfaces to an inner portion of the surfaces generally in a lateral direction normal to the center line of the watercraft, additionally comprising a second arrangement of surfaces positioned on an opposite side of a longitudinally extending centerline of the hull from the first arrangement of surfaces, wherein a ride plate is attached to the hull and at least a portion of the ride plate is disposed between the first arrangement of surfaces and the second arrangement of surfaces.