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Boat-hull construction

CA 1237608 A · Owner: Del Nero, David L. · Inventors: Stolper, Peter R.

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A tunnel-type boat hull construction is operative with substantially reduced frictional resistance in the water and also with improved high-speed stability. An air-withdrawal port is provided in the bow portion of the tunnel and exit ports which, are interconnected to the withdrawal port are provided along generally downwardly facing submerged surfaces of the hull. When the boat hull is operated in a forward direction air is, captured in the forward portion of the tunnel and a portion of, the air is withdrawn through the withdrawal port and is exited through the exit ports. The air which is exited through the exit ports provides lubrication for the submerged hull surfaces so that the hull …

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  • Granted June 7, 1988. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended June 7, 2005.
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FiledMay 14, 1985
GrantedJune 7, 1988
Term endedJune 7, 2005
Patent numberCA 1237608 A
Classification (IPC)B63B1/38

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1986198819901992199419961998200020022004Application filedMay 14, 1985Patent grantedJune 7, 1988Term endedJune 7, 2005

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