The concept of the Dolphin Hydrofoil has been developed by Nikko Van Stolk. When you look at the machine you are unable to make up your mind if the design has been inspired by a fish or a bird. But as the name suggests, it embodies the playfulness of the dolphins jumping out of the water. The Dolphin Hydrofoil personal watercraft boasts extremely sporty looks combined with enhanced features to enrich the rider with a truly exhilarating experience.
The design goes one step ahead of the traditional jet skies. The front and rear hydrofoils act as wings, lifting the main hull of the craft above the water, increasing efficiency and the maximum achievable speed. The elliptical design of the hydrofoil in front gives a continuous lift that makes it possible to execute high speed banked turns. When you see the craft traveling at high speed it looks like it is flying over the water rather than skipping over its surface.
The design has been well thought out and equally well executed. The impeller which is embedded in the central dagger board of the craft provides it with continuous thrust and the lift provided by the hydrofoils reduces the turbulence from the surface water resulting in greater speed. When the craft decelerates and the wind is not enough for the hydrofoils to provide the lift, it sinks in the water and the craft comes to rest on its hull.
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