How
do the foils differ from older, slower, unstable technology?
The FOILS are an exclusive patented inherently stabile, supercavitating,
system with over 40 years of tests and development. They are
self-clearing foils (will not trap debris or rope), automatically
control pitch, yaw, roll, and height off water, and are easy
to operate. The boat does not need to be flown, throttle and
steering is all that is required.
What
do you mean by the terms Subcavitating and Supercavitating?
These are terms used to describe speeds roughly below (sub)
and above (super) 60 mph respectively, as well as the properties
of the foils.
Is
it safe?
The patented inherently stable design keeps the boat “locked
in” and prevents kiting and blow-overs. These boats have
fully awash floatation with the doors open, and exceed all USCG
Requirements. Our designs are also much safer than other boats
because engines, fuel, a/c units, batteries, and their associated
noise, heat, and safety concerns are located outside the main
hull (aircraft style) in interchangeable engine modules. Hydrofoils
have the highest safety record of all forms of transportation.
This includes train, plane, auto, and boat. Hydrofoil ferries
currently operate in fourteen major countries, travel millions
of miles per year and have less than .01 % of the deaths of
all other transportation systems.
What
happens if one of the foils strikes an object in the water traveling
at speed?
The advanced, fully suspended, (aft swept) patented foils ride
over immovable objects like a tire over a bump.
Can
the Hydrofoil be used when the seas are rough?
Yes. In fact our Hydrofoil operate better in rough seas than
monohulls or catamarans since they don't displace water like
other marine vehicles that cause significant passenger discomfort
in rough seas.
What about maintenance?
Our vessels are very low maintenance.
Engine maintenance: oil & filter change per eng manufacturer
Hull maintenance: water wash down, with normal maintenance &
housekeeping
Where are the vessels built?
Hydrofoils Incorporated manufacturers all of our vessels in
the United States.
50G ZYTIRON
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How much does it cost?
We will match the price of any comparable offshore, Deep “V”,
or Catamaran performance yacht and we offer a much safer, faster,
comfortable, and more efficient vehicle. For an accurate quote
we encourage serious buyers to call with your preferences.
How
fast does it go?
This vessel cruises comfortably at 70 MPH. Top speed is approximately
20% better than equal size/powered catamaran or “V”
hull.
What engines
are used?
The 50G uses twin STERLING 1500 hp high output marine gas engines
for a total of 3000 hp, with other options available.
What kind of water can she operate
in?
Although she will operate in seas rougher than 4 ft, she will
operate very comfortably when most other boats are also out
on the water. A graduated seastate chart is available showing
what speeds can be expected at various seastate and weather
conditions.
Is
it a rough ride?
Our high-speed vessels are much more comfortable than equal
length displacement hulls such as Cats or deep “V”
hull designs. Our patented and proprietary wave dampening designs
provide a very smooth and accurate ride with no drift, or kiting.
Much more like a racecar than a boat, our high-speed craft are
luxurious, plush, and comfortable with ample outside vision
for all passengers.
Do they use a lot of fuel?
The 50 G is approximately 30% more efficient than other similar
sized high-speed marine vehicles. Our boats do not displace
water. A wake is a sign of wasted energy, and wasted money.
What is the draft?
The draft is 18” static or 12” running. These are
shallow water vehicles and, with our “fold in flight”
capability, this boat can go where most other boats of equal
size can’t, allowing enormous new areas to explore and
enjoy.
What if
you hit something?
Our foils are not like the older foils on other hydrofoils that
protruded straight down into the water and would break if they
came in contact with something. We solved this many years ago
with aft swept, shock-mounted foils that normally ride up and
over even immovable objects.
Are these boats reliable?
We use self clearing foils with no foil damage from debris or
beaching, and two (for redundancy) quick-change, engine modules
to produce an extremely reliable system. Our ferry operators
expect their routs to be as reliable as a bridge and the 50Gt
uses the same technology as designed for our ferries.
What is it made out of?
Hull: Carbon fiber epoxy (CFE) composite
Foils: Aluminum and Stainless Steel
What drive system is used?
We use an exclusive design by Hydrofoils Inc. that includes
adjustable, oil lubed, water-cooled, shafts, with a CASALLE
“V” drive, driving twin surfacing props. The design
utilizes hardware that is normally subject to more than double
the stress under extreme racing conditions and is well tested
and proven.
Is there a Galley?
Yes the galley has a sink (salt and fresh water), microwave,
range top and cooler.
Is there fresh water on board?
Yes, The fresh water system includes (2) 50 gal water tanks
= 100 gallons, engine hot water heaters, and 110 V electric
hot water heaters.
Is there a bathroom?
Yes, The HEAD has a sink, shower, and wastewater treatment.
Is there a bathroom?
Yes, The HEAD has a sink, shower, and wastewater treatment.
What about Air Conditioning?
There are two (2) marine air conditioners, with heat reverse
cycle.
What about navigation?
Our boats contain full electronics with computer navigation,
radar, E-Charts, GPS, high speed compass, depth, VHF marine
radio, Loud hailer, fog pa/intercom, horn, (2) onboard cameras
(docking, entertaining, security, trip recording), (2) flat
screen plasma displays Many options are available and encouraged.
Is there an entertainment system
on board?
Yes, state-of-the-art entertainment components include a full
stereo sound system with six (6) speakers, AM, FM, CD (w/ changer),
tape player, TV marine stabilized antenna, DVD, VHS and two
(2) flat screen plasma displays.
What does intermodal mean?
Intermodal means that our vessels can support seamless connectivity
to other means of transportation using similar speeds, cycle
times, and seating capacities.
Isn't 100Kts awfully fast to
be traveling over the water, especially when there are other
boats in the area?
Your car can do 120 mph but you normally cruise at about 75
mph on the highway, the same cruising speeds of our ferries.
Boats typically have hundreds to thousands of feet clearance
compared to the normal 8' road clearance of cars and busses
when at speed.
What about traveling at night?
Cars trucks busses and railroads all operate at similar speeds
at night and in close proximity to and in opposing directions
to other vehicles. Our boats use night vision, radar and optional
FLIR systems and can avoid other craft and fixed objects well
in advance.
How deep does the water have
to be when the 75T and 95T Hydrofoil is docking?
When fully loaded our 75 and 90 foot Hydrofoils require only
three feet of water in the normal (foils folded) docking configuration.
Do you have boarding facilities
for passengers that have special needs?
Yes, these are American Disability Act compatible vessels.
Can passengers get up and move
around while the boat is underway?
Since the foil operates similar to an aircraft, the crew will
inform passengers when they are free to move about the vessel.
If
there is an emergency, what kind of safety features does the
boat have?
In addition to meeting all US Coast Guard, SOLAS, government
and insurance requirements, the 75T, 90T AND 150T vessels have
the most modern flotation, fire, and accident avoidance equipment
available. Hydrofoils are the safest means of transportation
bar none. This includes rail plane car and normal boat with
millions of hydrofoil passenger miles per year.
