Hydrodynamic characteristics of fast catamarans as results of model tests

Abstract

The paper shortly presents model test results of hydrodynamic characteristics of hull shapes adapted to fast passenger catamaran with the speed of 40 knots. This work, realized within the framework of a project sponsored by The Scientific Research Committee, comprises investigations of planing and„wave piercing" hull shapes. Ship resistance was tested in calm water and in regular and irregular head waves. Model tests of propulsive and manoeuvring characteristics were carried out on a lake using large self propelled models.