Axe Bow concept

[dskira]

Originally Posted by Willallison

I agree Daniel that there is great hype surrounding the Dashew's work - perhaps as you suggest, more than their accomplishments deserve. But they are business people and marketing is an essential component to their (considerable) success. If every boat builder / designer / retailer was to be crucified for being óverly enthusiastic' about their wares, there would be scant few of them left...!

As to the topic at hand...
A quick search failed to find a patent for the Axe Bow itself. Though I did find one with a bow mounted rudder for a vessel that looks to be remarkably similar. This image is an extract from said patent

Point well taken, you are right.
I am perhaps to much of a cave man.

As for the patent, it looks exactly the same shape, but the front rudder must be quite something to handle! Perhaps it is the reason why they gave a patent.
I am not sure one can patent just a shape, but I am not sure. Every country has a rule I suppose.
I think our friend Stumble can answer that.
Daniel