by FASTcc
Foil Assisted Ship Technologies cc

:: Overview ::

Dr. KGW. Hoppe developed the Hydrofoil Assisted Ships and patented the Hull-Foil-Hybrids Hysucat for Catamarans and Hysuwac for Monohulls, Catamarans and Trimarans all falling under the designation Hysucraft. Stealth Yacht 540 and M/V Catalina Adventures for 150 passenger by Geo Ship Yard are recent Hysucat applications.

:: Benefits of Hydrofoil Assistance ::

Hydrofoils reduce resistance at speed
Lower propulsion power required
Reduced capital costs for propulsion system
Increased speed with existing engines (up to 40%)
Reduced fuel consumption (up to 30%)
Increased range (up to 30%) for given storage
Reduced fuel storage for given range
Improved ride quality in rough seas
Motion damping effect due to hydrofoils
Reduced wake
Lower engine emissions

:: Showcase Project ::

The Stealth Yacht 540 #1 was launched in December 2006.

This Hysucat luxury yacht was built by Stealth Yachts (Pty) Ltd. in Cape Town.

06 Jan 2008 - Stealth Yacht 540 #3 is being finalised in Cape Town

View Captain's Log | View Launch Video (mp4) / (mov) | View More

:: Associates ::

Viking FCS | Stealth Yachts | Alwoplast | Mak Marine

:: News Alert ::

Video footage from R&D Project!
Shun Tak - Tricat HYSUWAC