| Description | *REDUCED!!* It is an extraordinary beast. Forget what you know about driving conventional RIBS, because the Hysucat is a different concept altogether. True, this boat utilizes some familiar aspects of Rigid Inflatable Boat technology to its advantage, but thereafter, it's on another plane - literally! Besides the catamaran hull configuration, the all important factor rests with the boat's unique hydrofoil system. This consist of a 'boomerang' or chevron shaped main forward foil critically mounted within the tunnel between the two hulls. Fashioned in stainless steel, the 'hydro-wing' is designed to work in conjunction with boat's rear trim tabs which are substantially thinner than the main foil and are faired into each side of the tunnel just ahead of the transom. These fixed tabs ensure the boat runs absolutely flat and provide the main foil with the correct angle of attack, no matter what the prevailing wave formation may be. Another interesting feature of the Hysucat is the fact that the faster the boat is propelled, the greater the quantity of air it traps within the tunnel between its two hulls. This provides additional lift, and coupled to an air fed vent to the back of the boat's wave breaker bow section, the boat becomes almost 'unstuffable'. With this type of design, the more a wave tries to bury itself beneath the bow, the more resistant any trapped cushion c air becomes resulting in the forward section of the boat once again being lifted up. This we found first hand upon being taken through the tide rip off Hurst Castle in the Solent. Following a failed attempt on my part to drive the boat at speed through this shoaling patch of water, we were treated to one of the Hysucat experts showing us how it should be done. It was nothing short of exhilarating to power towards any sea we cared to encounter at full bore, (in excess of 40 mph) and discover to our amazement that she refused to slam, fly, or bury her nose. Instead, the boat 'danced' from wave crest to wave crest, with a totally stable, level running attitude. She also proved dry, which, given the conditions, was testimony to the attributes of her 'under-carriage' and the manner in which she performs. - Review by RIB International. hypalon tubes have no holes or repairs. 2 x Evinrude Etec outboards 60hp each 2005 with approx 50 hours on each engineBraked roller trailer and lightsRaymarine path finder plus RL80Raymarine compass ST40Simrad VHF radioConsole coverFull boat coverFsh on both engines and spare new propRemovable console weather screenSeparate batteries and fuel tanks with new inline filters for both engines Changeable bow rail Anchor Nav light Auto/man bilge Hydive hydraulic steering Automatic fire extinguishers :: 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 LOA 6.5m BOA 2.4m Internal Length 5.8m Internal Beam 1.4m Weight (dry boat) 350kg Speed over 40mph Boat is located near the hamble rive, please call for further details or to arrange a viewing...... |
