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US 6,332,422 B1Granted
Hull modification to minimize porpoising of a boat
AssigneeBombardier Motor Corporation of America
InventorFernand Laroche
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Abstract
A hull is described having bow, stern, port and starboard sides. At least one chine extends longitudinally from a first point near the bow to a second point near the stern of the hull. At least one wedge section is disposed along the at least one chine and is adapted to minimize porpoising of the hull when in operation. A boat having such a hull is also described.
Claims24
A hull, comprising:
- bow, stern, port and starboard sides;
- at least one chine extending longitudinally from a first point on the hull to a second point closer to the stern than the first point;
- and
- at least one wedge section disposed along the at least one chine at an intermediate position between the first and second points on the at least one chine,
- wherein the at least one wedge is adapted to minimize porpoising of the hull when in operation.
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A boat, comprising:
- a deck;
- a powered hull connected to the deck, the hull having bow, stern, port and starboard sides;
- at least one chine extending longitudinally from a first point on the hull to a second point closer to the stern than the first point;
- and
- at least one wedge section disposed along the at least one chine at an intermediate position between the first and second points on the at least one chine,
- wherein the at least one wedge is adapted to minimize porpoising of the hull when in operation.
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A hull, comprising:
- bow, stern, port and starboard sides;
- a running surface defined by an underside of hull;
- at least one chine protruding downwardly from the running surface, the at least one chine extending longitudinally from a first point on the hull to a second point closer to the stern than the first point;
- and
- at least one wedge section protruding laterally from the at least one chine.
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A boat, comprising:
- a deck;
- a power hull connected to the deck, the hull having bow, stern, port and starboard sides;
- a running surface defined by an underside of hull;
- at least one chine protruding downwardly from the running surface, the at least one chine extending longitudinally from a first point on the hull to a second point closer to the stern than the first point;
- and
- at least one wedge section protruding laterally from the at least one chine.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.