hydrofoil boat

Fast boat with foils, which lift and support the hull above water when cruising speed is reached.

front foil

Wing on each side of the prow.

propeller shaft

Long metal rod that transmits the motor’s rotational movement to the propeller.

propeller

Device with blades integrated onto a shaft that is driven by the engine to provide thrust and thus impel the ship.

strut

Vertical support that connects each foil to the boat’s hull.

surface-piercing foils

Parts that lift the boat when cruising speed has been reached; they also stabilize the boat.

compass bridge

Covered glassed-in platform from which officers and crew navigate the vessel.

radar

Detection device that emits radio waves and receives their echo; it is used to avoid collisions and to navigate when visibility is reduced.

radio antenna

Metal conductor that emits and receives radio waves for communications.

life buoy

Ring made of buoyant material that is thrown to anyone who has fallen overboard to help them float.

rear foil

Wing on each side of the stern.

passenger cabin

Compartment where the passengers sit during the trip.