WaveFoil for New Construction or Retrofit

Coastal-steamer-sized, retractable Wavefoil installation. Credit Wavefoil

Marine Link reports on an innovation that promises a better ride, fuel savings, and lower emissions.

If it works nearly as well as reported, its worth a look.

3 thoughts on “WaveFoil for New Construction or Retrofit”

DaSaint on February 3, 2020 at 2:02 pm said:

Very interesting. Seems like a heavy system however. Would love to learn more regarding catamaran applications.

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- Chuck Hill on February 3, 2020 at 5:18 pm said:
  
  Large catamarans typically need ride control devices so I was not surprised to see these applied that way, but was surprised to see it applied to mono-hulls.
  
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Phillip Johnson on February 3, 2020 at 6:51 pm said:

Looks similar to the LCS 2 class bow fins. It would likely reduce pitching but if the vessel did not have a high enclosed bow you could get a lot wetter forward.

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