Fast water craft targets security operations.

• Author: Williams, Robert H.
• Position: Tech Talk - American Marine Holdings - Brief Article

A military patrol catamaran known as "SeaCoaster" was unveiled by American Marine Holdings, of Sarasota, Fla., for the Office of Naval Research. A 102-foot prototype is expected to race across the water at almost 60 knots.

Underpinning the craft is an advanced high-speed dual hull that provides lift and reduces frictional resistance, said a company spokesman.

When testing of the SeaCoaster is completed, versions ranging...