Abstract: A small outboard motor powered boat comprises a hull undersurface that defines a generally flat central section, with two generally parallel-sided pontoons extending rearwardly from an upturned bow to a point about half the length of the hull aft. A stern rake section begins at a transverse line near the transom of the hull and forms a downward angle with respect to the flat central section. At speed, air is entrained between the pontoons, providing lift to the bow of the vessel, while the after portion is supported by the stern rake section. Thus, the vessel effectively rides on the pontoons and the stern rake section, reducing wetted surface and thus improving efficiency. The downwardly-extending lengthwise sides of the pontoons provide lateral surface, providing good steering characteristics.

Abstract: A small outboard motor powered boat comprises a hull undersurface that defines a generally flat central section, with two generally parallel-sided pontoons extending rearwardly from an upturned bow to a point about half the length of the hull aft. A stern rake section begins at a transverse line near the transom of the hull and forms a downward angle with respect to the flat central section. At speed, air is entrained between the pontoons, providing lift to the bow of the vessel, while the after portion is supported by the stern rake section. Thus, the vessel effectively rides on the pontoons and the stern rake section, reducing wetted surface and thus improving efficiency. The downwardly-extending lengthwise sides of the pontoons provide lateral surface, providing good steering characteristics.

Abstract: A connector for communication systems includes a housing, a plurality of insulation displacement contacts, and front and rear sleds. The housing has front and rear ends and an internal chamber opening on the rear end and defined by housing walls. A plurality of slots extend through one housing wall adjacent its front end. The insulation displacement contacts are mounted in the slots for movement between retracted positions spaced from the chamber and inserted positions extending into the chamber. The front sled is located in the internal chamber adjacent the front end, and has front sled walls defining axial passages through it. Lateral openings extend through one of the front sled walls into the axial passages and are aligned with the slots and the contacts in the housing.