Hydrofoil comprising a retractable foil assembly

Abstract

The invention relates to a hydrofoil with a hull and an internal structure, which comprises:—a foil assembly comprising a mast rigidly connected to a foil;—a hole drilled through the hull and housing the mast; and—a joining part rigidly connected to the mast, the joining part forming a sliding connection with a frame rigidly connected to the internal structure of the hydrofoil so that the foil assembly is movable between at least one raised position and one lowered position and so that the considerable mechanical forces to which the foil assembly is exposed during the sailing of the hydrofoil are transmitted to the internal structure via the frame. The invention also relates to a ship appendage, in particular a foil assembly suitable for being installed on a hydrofoil according to the invention.

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