Hydrofoil-Equipped 30-Foot Utility Boat,

Abstract

The report describes a test project utilizing a 30-foot Utility Boat, Mark III, Mod. 1, provided a comparative evaluation for a class boat deployed in wide service assignments. Its objective is to determine, through engineering tests, the potential and suitability of hydrofoil craft for Coast Guard operations. Further, operating experience serves to assist in-house development of safety approval and regulation procedures involving commercial hydrofoil craft.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 09, 1970
Accession Number
AD0765923

Entities

People

  • R. W. Witter

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boats
  • Coast Guard
  • Coast Guard Operations
  • Engineering
  • Hydrofoil Craft
  • Hydrofoils
  • Regulations
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Marine Hydrodynamics
  • Maritime Security/Maritime Homeland Security
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