hydrofoil

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The P-12 ferry uses a hydrofoil system to lift boats, cutting drag and reducing energy consumption by up to 80%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

The company has developed a hydrofoil system that lifts boats completely out of the water, cutting drag and reducing overall energy consumption by up to 80% versus conventional ships.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

A Washington state transit agency is working on its own hydrofoil electric ferry design in Puget Sound.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2024

For the next six days, Candela intends to showcase its pioneering hydrofoil technology in the U.S.

From Washington Times • Oct. 9, 2023

Mostly it was just a question of work and time, and with the ship pitching around and the hydrofoil gears all cleaned and lubricated, all Knot would let him do was study.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi