Proteus by name, this project called Wave Adaptive Modular Vessel designed for everything from military uses to biological studies, ocean exploration and sea rescue. This curious catamaran can travel 5,000 miles, farther than across the Atlantic with only 2,000 gallon load of diesel fuel.
The craft rides on metal and fabric pontoons that have hinges and shock absorbers to flex with the motion of the waves, which helps it to skim over the water at a maximum speed of 30 knots (34.5 mph).
Described as 100 feet long and 50 feet wide, this is no luxury craft. Its crew cabin, suspended like a gondola from its four legged superstructure, is appropriately spartan for a boat named for a Greek sea god who in mythology was able to change into different forms.
In keeping with that versatility, Proteus does have pleasure boat potential. It can be fitted with different types of detachable cabins that can accommodate anything from a honeymooning couple to 12 passengers. source & image:
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