Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydrofoil system the includes a controller; a foil for engagement with the waterborne vessel, the foil comprising a plurality of adjustment members operable to vary the lift characteristics of the waterborne vessel; a propeller; an engine and gearbox located adjacent the foil and operable/in mechanical communication with the propeller; a plurality of sensors in electrical communication with the controller, each sensor configured to monitor flight parameters of the waterborne vessel and generate measured flight parameter data; wherein the controller is in communication with the adjustment members, the engine and the sensors and wherein the controller is configured to receive measured flight parameter data from the sensors and to control the operation of the engine and the position of the adjustment members in dependence upon the received measured flight parameter data. Further provided is a waterborne vessel including such a hydrofoil system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydrofoil system for a waterborne vessel, the hydrofoil system comprising a controller, a foil for engagement with the waterborne vessel, the foil comprising a plurality of adjustment members operable to vary the lift characteristics of the waterborne vessel, a propeller, an engine and gearbox located adjacent the foil and operable/in mechanical communication with the propeller, a plurality of sensors in electrical communication with the controller, each sensor configured to monitor flight parameters of the waterborne vessel and generate measured flight parameter data, wherein the controller is in communication with the adjustment members, the engine and the sensors and wherein the controller is configured to receive measured flight parameter data from the sensors and to control the operation of the engine and the position of the adjustment members in dependence upon the received measured flight parameter data.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydrofoil system for a waterborne vessel, the hydrofoil system comprising a controller; a foil for engagement with the waterborne vessel, the foil comprising a plurality of adjustment members operable to vary the lift characteristics of the waterborne vessel; a propeller; an engine and gearbox located adjacent the foil and operable/in mechanical communication with the propeller; a plurality of sensors in electrical communication with the controller, each sensor configured to monitor flight parameters of the waterborne vessel and generate measured flight parameter data; wherein the controller is in communication with the adjustment members, the engine and the sensors and wherein the controller is configured to receive measured flight parameter data from the sensors and to control the operation of the engine and the position of the adjustment members in dependence upon the received measured flight parameter data.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gearbox system for mounting on a waterborne vessel with a hydrofoil, the gearbox system comprising: a housing having an interior surface defining an interior space of defined dimension; a gearing system comprising a propeller shaft engagement portion, the gearing system located within the interior of the housing; and an engine located within the interior space of the housing and in mechanical communication with the gear box; wherein the housing is water-tight and wherein the gearing system and engine are in thermal contact with the interior surface of the housing. Further provided is a hydrofoil system including such a gearbox system and a waterborne vessel including such a hydrofoil system.