The future of WFSV hull design

It was decided to outfit the physical models for free running, open water testing, providing for the most realistic operational assessment possible, short of building the full-scale vessel

Isle of Wight UK based South Boats Special Projects, which has built some 100 WFSVs since 2005 for a variety of operators, has recently completed a £1m research project comparing hull form performance against prevailing conditions.

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