Abstract: A chassis module for a vessel, the chassis module having: a frame; a left linkage arrangement including at least one left hull connection and configured to movably couple the frame to at least one left hull when the left hull connection is connected to the left hull; a right linkage arrangement including at least one right hull connection and configured to movably couple the frame to at least one right hull when the right hull connection is connected to the right hull; at least one left support mount and at least one right support mount for respectively connecting to a respective support providing support for the frame relative to the respective left or right hull when hulls are connected to the hull connections; the frame having a plurality of body attachments to facilitate attachment of the chassis module to a body of a vessel.

Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, and methods for bulkhead connectors, systems, and methods for coupling modules together to form an electrical connection between watertight modules. The bulkhead can include a first face comprising a first guide rail; a second face, parallel to the first face and defining a first slot shaped to receive a second guide rail; a third face, perpendicular to the first face and the second face, the third face defining a first recess configured to receive a first connector plug; and a coupling configured to affix the bulkhead to a hull.

Abstract: An underwater vehicle control system includes at least one controller configured to receive a control input signal indicative of a target virtual position and/or a target virtual orientation of a target virtual underwater vehicle within a virtual environment. The at least one controller is also configured to output a target virtual underwater vehicle signal to a display indicative of instructions to display a visual representation of the target virtual underwater vehicle at the target virtual position and/or the target virtual orientation within the virtual environment. Furthermore, the at least one controller is configured to output a target physical underwater vehicle signal to an underwater vehicle within a physical environment indicative of instructions to move the underwater vehicle to a target physical position and/or a target physical orientation within the physical environment corresponding to the target virtual position and/or the target virtual orientation of the target virtual underwater vehicle.

Abstract: A cover for watercraft, such as pontoon boats, facilitates easy deployment and removal, as well as compact storage. The cover may be collapsed and deployed in a predetermined manner. The cover may include collapsible poles integrated with the cover fabric, which can be extended and retracted as the cover is deployed and collapsed. An arrangement of zippers and tensioners may be used to facilitate deployment securement and removal of the cover, as well as to facilitate access to at least a portion of the covered portion of watercraft while the cover is deployed.

Abstract: A marine vessel may include thrusters, an electrical system, and multiple flywheels (i) to supply electrical power to the electrical system and (ii) to stabilize marine vessel roll and/or pitch angle. A flywheel controller may be configured to control electrical power output from the flywheels to the electrical system, and control axis of rotation of one or more rotors of respective flywheels to compensate for roll and/or pitch angles of the marine vessel. A method of powering and stabilizing a marine vessel may include supplying, by flywheels, electrical power to an electrical system to supply electrical power to thrusters and electrical equipment. Flywheel(s) may be used to stabilize marine vessel roll and/or pitch angle. Electrical power output may be controlled from the flywheels to the electrical system. Axis of rotation of one or more flywheel rotors may be controlled to compensate for roll and/or pitch angles of the marine vessel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a motorization system for an electrically assisted craft which is intended to allow a user to be transported on water, the invention being used particularly in the field of surfboards, paddleboards or sailboards, and in the field of kayaks or canoes. The electric motorization system is configured to be connected to an electrical energy source and comprises, on the one hand, a watertight enclosure 1 which is intended to be integrated in or on a craft, in which enclosure 1 a rotor 2 and a stator 3, 7 are arranged, and, on the other hand, a shaft 4 which is connected at a first end to the rotor 2 and which protrudes in a watertight manner outside the enclosure 1 at a second end opposite its first end. The shaft 4 can be connected at its second end to propulsion means of a craft, such as a propeller, so that when the system is supplied with electrical energy, the rotor 2 is rotated and drives the shaft 4 with this rotation.

Abstract: A surfboard having a core, a first elongate spring member located adjacent an upper side of the core, and a second elongate spring member located adjacent a lower side of the core, wherein the first elongate spring member extends substantially from a nose portion of the surfboard to a tail portion of the surfboard.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of facilitating a laminar flow and sound mitigation between a wetted hull of a vessel and surrounding fluid. More specifically, the present disclosure includes methods, systems, and apparatuses to facilitate providing and sustaining a laminar flow of a fluid across a vessel. A system for sustaining laminar flow of a fluid across a vessel comprising a main control unit. The main control unit comprises one or more air compressor units configured to generate air. An integrated longitudinal air distribution assembly is secured to a wetted hull of the vessel. The distribution assembly comprises a series of air dispersal modules configured to distribute the generated air across the wetted hull of the vessel to create at least one air layer between the wetted hull of the vessel and the fluid to sustain the laminar flow of the fluid across the vessel.

Abstract: A watercraft comprising a hull and a tower assembly coupled to the hull. The tower assembly includes a cover with a front end, a rear end, a top side, and a bottom side. The tower assembly further includes a storage area with a plurality of straps coupled to the bottom side. The plurality of straps is spaced apart along a column axis that extends from the front end to the rear end. Each of the plurality of straps is elastically deformable.

Abstract: The disclosure includes systems, assemblies, sub-assemblies and methods for securely attaching components of a hydrofoil for use in water sports. The hydrofoil may include a mast assembly and one or more wings. At least some components of the hydrofoil may be assembled using toolless connections. The toolless connections may prevent relative axial and/or radial movement between components of the hydrofoil.

Abstract: A floating platform (2) includes: a floating structure (3) configured to support a tower (1) and placed on water by means of taut mooring; an anchor container structure (4) including a plurality of containers (17); and a plurality of tethers (5) connecting the floating structure (3) and the anchor container structure (4). Each of the containers (17) is fixed to at least one of the tethers (5) and placed on a water bottom. Each of the containers (17) includes: a bottom; a container outer wall provided around a periphery of the bottom; and a container inner wall provided to face the container outer wall. The bottom, the container outer wall, and the container inner wall form a housing space. Heavy materials are contained in the housing space. The heavy materials include at least one of soil, sand, gravel, crushed stone, and concrete pieces.

Abstract: A boat includes: a hull; a float that supports the hull; a suspension that is disposed between the hull and the float and absorbs a vibration transmitted from the float to the hull; and a conversion mechanism that converts an energy generated in accordance with a relative movement of the hull and the float in a vertical direction, wherein the conversion mechanism is arranged so as to sandwich a center of gravity of the hull in a forward-rearward direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to an offshore hydrocarbon production facility arrangement that is to be located on a body of water, which includes a floating hydrocarbon processing unit, a floating renewable electric energy source, and a hydrogen gas source, wherein the floating renewable electric energy source is configured to generate electric energy; the hydrogen gas source is configured to produce hydrogen gas using the electric energy from the floating renewable electric energy source; the floating hydrocarbon processing unit is configured with an electric power generator; the electric power generator is coupled to the hydrogen gas source and is configured for receiving produced hydrogen gas as fuel gas.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of reducing drag on the hull of the vessel by creating a Coanda flow on the hull by jetting a fluid onto the hull or surface continuous with hull at a location above the waterline in the vessel. The Coanda flow extends below the waterline, entraining air below the waterline and adjacent to the hull. The Coanda flows generated by the free jets impacting targets embedded in wear plates can be created in any direction relative to the vessel forward direction. An air cavity is also created by the jetted fluid. A system for reducing drag is also disclosed, wherein the system includes a pump in fluid communication with a source of fluid, power source connected to the pump and at least one nozzle positioned above the waterline of the vessel and oriented towards the hull of the vessel so as to jet the fluid thereon.

Abstract: A device for modifying a wake of a marine vessel hull. The hull extends between a bow and a transom and laterally between sides. An underside of the hull extends between the sides and between the bow and the transom. The device includes an appendage with a first panel fixed to a second panel. The appendage is configured to be movably coupled to the hull to move between a stowed position and a deployed position. In the stowed position the first panel extends along one of the sides of the hull and the second panel extends along the underside of the hull. The first panel moves laterally outwardly away from the side of the hull and the second panel moves vertically away from the underside of the hull when the appendage moves toward the deployed position. Moving the appendage to the deployed position modifies the wake of the marine vessel.

Abstract: A system for locking a trolling motor assembly in a stowed position on a watercraft is provided herein. The system comprises a trolling motor assembly attached to the watercraft, wherein the trolling motor assembly is movable between the stowed position and a deployed position. The system further includes a locking mechanism mounted to the watercraft and configured to interact with the trolling motor assembly when the trolling motor assembly is in the stowed position. The locking mechanism defines a locked state and an unlocked state and is configured to transition between the states. The system additionally includes a controller having a memory including program code configured to, when executed, cause a processor to determine an instance in which to transition the locking mechanism from the locked state to the unlocked state and, in response, cause the locking mechanism to transition from the locked state to the unlocked state.

Abstract: A line management apparatus that is configured to provide a technique to secure an anchor line of a marine vessel to the bow thereof in combination when deployed with a bridle. The present invention includes a bottom support member that is planar in manner having a first vertical support member and a second vertical support member extending upwards therefrom and being perpendicular thereto. The line management apparatus includes a first locking member that is pivotally secured to the first vertical support member and wherein a first aperture is generally underneath a portion thereof. A second locking member is pivotally secured to the second vertical support member and is positioned above a second aperture formed in the bottom support member. The line management apparatus is configured to have a portion of a line journaled through the first aperture and second aperture so as to provide load transfer of the line.

Abstract: A modular floating platform system includes a detachable floating buoy providing a body tethered to a seafloor with a plurality of mooring lines and coupled to a subsea production system via one or more communication lines, and a plurality of floating surface facilities, each floating surface facility providing a standardized bottom interface matable with the detachable floating buoy. A latching mechanism individually couples each floating surface facility to the detachable floating buoy when each floating surface facility is individually mated to the detachable floating buoy. One or more communication couplings place each floating surface facility in communication with the subsea production system via the one or more communication lines when each floating surface facility is individually mated to the detachable floating buoy.

Abstract: A vessel configured for transporting cargo can be configured to operate in a supercavitation mode, the supercavitation mode including releasing a fluid at least partially over an external surface, diverting at least a portion of the fluid to a propulsion system, and generating propulsion at least in part from the first fluid. In response to traveling in the supercavitation mode, the vessel can travel at high-speeds with a majority of the hull below a surface of a body of water.

Abstract: A mooring device, mechanism, system and method for automatic boat docking. The automated boat docking system has a mooring device installed at a marina or at a boat ramp. The mooring device will have a rod installed, with a suction valve at the end of an arm connected to the rod. The suction valve is used to hold the boat in place. Once the suction valve is connected to the boat, the rod will move, and the arm will rotate the boat to where the boat will be docked or lifted safely.