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The high-speed hydrohull comprises a portion (1) having, in a longitudinal section, an airfoil profile with a low coefficient of aerodynamic resistance, having a convex upper surface (1B) in order to create, during the movement of the hydrohull, such lift as to raise the hydrohull over the surface o

The high-speed hydrohull comprises a portion (1) having, in a longitudinal section, an airfoil profile with a low coefficient of aerodynamic resistance, having a convex upper surface (1B) in order to create, during the movement of the hydrohull, such lift as to raise the hydrohull over the surface of the water.

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A high-speed hydrohull, comprising: a center portion having, in a longitudinal section, means defining an airfoil profile with a low coefficient of aerodynamic resistance, said airfoil profile including a convex upper surface for creating lift during movement of the hydrohull for raising the hydrohu

A high-speed hydrohull, comprising: a center portion having, in a longitudinal section, means defining an airfoil profile with a low coefficient of aerodynamic resistance, said airfoil profile including a convex upper surface for creating lift during movement of the hydrohull for raising the hydrohull with respect to the surface of water; first and second water engaging elements connected to said hydrohull and extending downwardly from a lower surface of said center portion, said water engaging elements being spaced apart a distance substantially corresponding to a width of said hydrohull, each of said water engaging elements being immersed in water during non-movement and slow speed movement of said hydrohull and planing on the water upon movement of said hydrohull at a speed generating said lift, each of said water engaging elements being step shaped defining a thicker portion at a prow of the hydrohull and a thinner portion at a stern of the hydrohull and a middle portion of intermediate thickness, each of said thicker portion, said intermediate portion, and said thinner portion being separated by a vertical discontinuity; vertical stabilizer means including a vertical stabilizer extending upwardly from a stern portion of said center portion, said vertical stabilizer supporting a directional rudder, said directional rudder being pivotable, along a substantially vertical axis with respect to said vertical stabilizer; and aileron means connected to said vertical stabilizer means, extending outwardly in a direction away from said center portion and beyond said engaging elements, said ailerons means including independently adjustable surfaces pivotable with respect to a substantially horizontal aileron axis; and said aileron means being adjustable for pivoting the hydrohull about a submerged axis transverse to the hydrohull, said axis passing through said thicker portion of said water engaging elements defined by said step-shaped water engaging elements said airfoil profile and said aileron means cooperating to lift the hydrohull onto said thicker portion of said water engaging elements.