ADV – What is this ?
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The best thing about travel is discovery of new things. On our recent trip to La Rochelle, France we came about an experimental multihull that looked like a Hollywood cartoon designer dreamt it up. The ADV (Advanced Aerodynamic Vessel) is a 10.5m catamaran which uses optimized aerodynamics on its bridgedeck to optimize lift, reduce wetted surface and propel the craft forward more efficiently. Its an amazing concept and we are surprised no one has thought of this already. We believe that if successful the findings of the experiments will greatly benefit commercial as well as recreational boating.
The ADV is true hybrid. A powerboat at heart, the craft utilizes wind pressure to optimize forward motion. Amazing really…
