Hydrofoil multihull design

[sailsocal]

There's a new patent covering a method of incorporating hydrofoils into multihulls. The method provides improved stabilization and safety for the boat, and is particularly suitable for racing sailboats and power catamarans.

You can view the patent online at:

http://www.google.com/patents?id=_8v...ed=0CCgQ6AEwAA

The patent holder seeks boat builders interested in licensing the concept. Visit www.QuadMarine.com for contact info.

[Doug Lord]

Originally Posted by sailsocal

There's a new patent covering a method of incorporating hydrofoils into multihulls. The method provides improved stabilization and safety for the boat, and is particularly suitable for racing sailboats and power catamarans.

You can view the patent online at:

http://www.google.com/patents?id=_8v...ed=0CCgQ6AEwAA

The patent holder seeks boat builders interested in licensing the concept. Visit www.QuadMarine.com for contact info.

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Apparently there is nothing on that site but an e-mail address -is that right?

more here: AMA displacement

[sailsocal]

Originally Posted by Doug Lord

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Apparently there is nothing on that site but an e-mail address -is that right?

At the moment the company is not prepared to release details on the Quad 44, but interested builders can inquire about licensing the hydrofoil patent at the email address on the Quad Marine web site.