KingCat.wmv

KINGCAT LUXURY YACHT, FRANCE
A so-called hydrodynamic stabilizer system was designed by Prof. Hoppe for the 21m Luxury Yacht Kingcat by the Kingcat Shipyard in France. This foil system is slightly different from the Hysucat principle but brings similar advantages. The hulls are of the symmetrical Deep-V planing type with extremely fin bows for soft running in waves. Two full beam foils with the rearfoil adjustable and the mainfoil not connected to the underwater parts of the hulls are installed. The Kingcat weighs 72 t and is propelled by four MAN D2842 Diesels of 880 kW each driving four Lips LJ 43KDL waterjets. It reached 44 knots top speed and 46 knots with 50% provisions. The hydrofoil system improved the ships hydrodynamic efficiency by 34% and lead to softer and very sea friendly behaviour in rough water.

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Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Hysucraft
• Fastcc
• Hydrofoils
• Boat
• France
• Prof Hoppe
• Yacht
• Foils
• MAN
• Waterjet

[werhop]

1998 price is $5m - Topspeed 42-46 knots

[Tecnobingo]

Very nice integration of the foils. The design is really effective. Nice work. I would like to be a passenger in this kind of boat.

[baje31]

Okay I like but cannot afford.

[baje31]

Price?