Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Is this the speedboat of the future?


Marine engineers from Slovenia, who invented the Quadrofoil (pictured mai
n and inset), described it as 'a thrilling yet quiet and eco-friendly watercraft' and say it is unsinkable and highly stable. The Quadrofoil uses C-shaped hydrofoils to lift the craft out of the water and allow it to reach a top speed of 25mph. The shape of the four foils creates lift, to drag the vessel above the surface of the water and travel with minimal water resistance.
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The boat has an integrated steering system, which keeps the craft stable, prevents drifting and makes the craft responsive. It is designed to be stable (illustrated) and stay horizontal at all times because of the foil design, which places the centre of gravity 26 ft (eight metres) above the vessel

The shape of the four foils creates lift, to drag the vessel above the surface of the water (pictured) and travel with minimal water resistance
The boat has an integrated steering system, which keeps the craft stable, prevents drifting and makes the craft responsive. It is designed to be stable (illustrated) and stay horizontal at all times because of the foil design, which places the centre of gravity 26 ft (eight metres) above the vessel

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