KayFlô products were originally designed for life on board, whether moored or docked. Thanks to our exclusive MULTIKATFLO patent, the creation of a slightly submerged beam creates unprecedented volume for units from 15 to 120 m in length. Two fundamental principles are developed here with the patent: it is particularly suited to cabotage units (archipelago, estuary, etc.) at speeds of less than 15 knots.
Energy savings are substantial. A digital tank simulation shows a saving of around 13% compared with a standard hull on large vessels.
The MULTIKATFLO patent offers the same advantages for cargo, research or people-carrying programs: doubled bunkers, doubled load capacity, simplified beam structure (carrying volume and developable surfaces simpler to implement), reduced draught, possibility of launching gear on the stern, doubled equipment garage on the main deck, etc…
Behavior at sea is also a fundamental consideration. The boat’s greater beam will give it more flexibility when rolling (less dry movements than a conventional catamaran), and we should be able to reduce the use of ballast tanks and stabilizers.
Finally, with the MULTIKATFLO, the additional volume of the “float-beam” will reduce bow excitation in the sea (less pitching).