Demanding work conditions? For work boats which operate under rough conditions, an active stabilization system can make the difference between getting the job safely done or not done at all.

Replicas of the LAPD 2019 Blaster Pro as used in the 1982 film “Blade Runner” are now available for the low, low price of $900. ‘Blade Runner’ blaster replicas up for sale (5 Pics). In 2008 this set (the Blade Runner (5 Disc Ultimate Collector's Edition)) won the Saturn Award for Best DVD Special Edition Release. Among some of the many awards, nominations and recognitions Blade Runner has received are: British movie magazine Empire voted Blade Runner the 'Best Science Fiction Film Ever' in 2007.

A stabilized boat improves the seamen’s safety and comfort greatly as boat roll is almost completely eliminated, both underway and at anchor.Side-Power's award winning Vector Fins™ stabilizers are the latest and most effective system on the market today. The revolutionary new design of the Vector Fins™ is taking fin stabilizers to a whole new level of efficiency and comfort, more effectively directing the forces to reduce roll. With the most compact actuator design on the market, the Vector Fins™ require minimal internal space and are therefore also suitable for retrofit in vessels from 50 feet and up. Vector fins™ benefits:.

Increase vessel operation time. Increase safety and comfort for crew and passengers. Increase work efficiency. Minimal to no increase in fuel consumption. Minimal to no loss of speed. Silent operation. Also suitable for retrofit.

Unlike Gyros, stabilization force increases with speed. Designed and manufactured at our ISO-certified factory in Norway.

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1999 -2014 - Celebrating our 15th Anniversary!

AdvancedHull Designs

..because a good Yacht starts from the bottom up!

BENTLEY YACHTS is proud to be the only yacht builder in the world to offer our demanding affluent clientele over 15 (fifteen) military proven hull forms that deliver nothingbut an exhilarating yachting experience at all times, with unsurpassed riding comfort and seakeeping characteristics unmatched by any otheryachts in the world today.

So now, instead ofbouncing like a cork in one of the industry's century old semi-planning, planning ordisplacement 'floating tub' monohull designs, step into the future in one of our 15 plus unique BENTLEY YACHTS advancedmilitary monohull and multi-hull designs.

Thesewell proven patented technologies were mostly developed for the world's top navies by our Team leading American and European marine scientists and engineers at a cost ofMillions and Millions of Dollars. Some are also seen in limited commercial applications that require superior seakeeping.

BENTLEY YACHTS brings for the first time those exciting hulltechnologies to the yachting world with total exclusivity.

Would you agree that if our naval Team can design and build ships that fly (Ekranoplans), wecertainly can design and build your very own customized yacht!

SeakeepingMasterpiecesTM

..Saving our planet's energy with ultra-efficient hull forms

Blade Runner Hull TM - Twin Interceptors Motion Control System:

Our military developed Blade RunnerTM-Twin Interceptor hull form, which dramatically reduces hydrodynamic drag and wetted area under a monohull or a multihull by two sets of automatic, electronically-controlled, vertical blades installed amidships and aft, at the stern.

The system which is currently installed in many special Navy Frigates and Patrol Boats of up to 150ft plus in length, not only increases the boat speed for a given power in comparison to a conventional monohull, but also effectively controls the vessels pitch and roll motion by varying the amount of vertical travel of the port and starboard amidships and transom mounted blades into the water. This hull form also features a special bow type with a very narrow entry line that cuts through the waves like a blade instead of causing the boat to pitch as conventional monohulls would do when passing through a wave crest.

Blade RunnerTM-Twin Interceptor hull form profile and bottom views. Note the bow fine entry lines.

We recommend the Blade RunnerTM-Twin Interceptor hull form for boats ranging from 60ft to over 300ft that cruise at speeds over 20 knots.

Make an Appointment if you are interested in sea-trial a Blade RunnerTM equipped monohull for a unique and comfortable ride.

Titanium L-Foil ^{TM -} Motion Control + Speed Increasing System:

Our new fully retractable Titanium L-Foil ^TM System features a shallow draft design and can be incorporated into almost any semi-planning and planning monohulls. The L-Foils are custom engineered and designed in laboratory to each hull to substantially improve the vessel's performance and fuel economy by:
1. Reducing hydrodynamic drag by generating dynamic lift of the hull as the vessel travels at speed.
2. Improving comfort aboard by significantly reducing wave induced, heave, roll and pitch at speed
3. Improving comfort aboard by significantly reducing roll and heave moments when the vessel is at Zero speed.

Bentley Marine's Exlusivecustom built L-Foil ^TM System

T-Foil Motion Control System:

Our hulls equipped with T-foil motion control systems are composed by one (monohulls) or more (catamarans) fixed or retractable automatic electronically-controlled T-Foils forward and a set of interceptor plates (a vertical type of trim tabs that generate lift) at the stern. The system is used to effectively reduce or eliminate the vessel's roll and pitch motions during moderate and high speeds and increase the fuel efficiency by reducing the hull hydrodynamic drag. Contrary to conventional hydrofoils, the system will not lift the hull out of the water and therefore can be also used in displacement hulls.

Typical T-foil System with transom Interceptors

A-Foil Hydrofoil System for Monohulls and Catamarans:

In addition tothe T-foil motion control system and conventional hydrofoils, BENTLEY YACHTS alsooffers the revolutionary A-foil. Simpler than a conventional hydrofoil, the system uses acomputer controlled fully Submerged or fixed Surface Piercing Hydrofoil in the forwardportion of the hull that lifts the forward section of the yacht completely out of thewater. The special foil design destroys the wave geometry passing through the A-foil,creating a flat water surface under the hull for a very smooth ride. The system drastically reduces hydrodynamic drag, pitch and roll, considering increasing the vessel's speed, seakeeping andfuel economy. Roll an pitch control is achieved by Interceptor Plates, a pair of specialvertical hydraulic trim tabs in the transom area (see picture above). The system is custom engineered for eachyacht and can be made retractable. It is available for monohulls and catamarans of up to200ft in length.

Monohull equipped with A-foil System A-Foil in action lifting the hull 132ft A-foil Catamaran (55 Knots cruising speed)
*Note how the foils can retract for shallow draft operation in ports and marinas

100' BENTLEY YACHTS IlluminationsCatamaran A-foil equipped with the A-foil Hydrofoil System
For monohull applications, check the following designs:
95ft BENTLEY YACHTS Atoll Sport Fisherman and the132ft BENTLEY YACHTS Constellation

Make an Appointment if you are interested in sea-trial an A-Foil monohull or Catamaran for the ultimate experience.

Surface Piercing Hydrofoils:

Typical forward Surface Piercing foil arrangement on a large Yacht 146ft Hydrofoil hull of BENTLEY YACHTS Ocean Course

110'ft BENTLEY Yachts Galaxy Hydrofoil

This well proven dynamically supported self-stabilized high-speed hull technology is nowfirst offered for pleasure vessels through BENTLEY YACHTS.

Several differentconfigurations are available, including fixed and retractable ones. The hydrofoil system will enable a yacht to cruise comfortably and economically in speeds from 35 knots up to abreath-taking 65+ Knots in sea conditions of waves up to 3 meters depending on the size and displacement of the vessel.

The mainadvantage of Surface Piercing Hydrofoils are the extremely low fuel consumption and excellent seaworthiness at high speedswhere any other conventional hull form would require a significant reduction in cruising speed and still provide very uncomfortable pitch and roll motions.

With the surfacepiercing hydrofoil type, portions of the TITANIUM foils are designed to extend through theair/sea interface when foilborne. TITANIUM Struts connect the foils to the hull of theship with sufficient length to support the hull above of the water surface when operatingat designed speeds. As speed is increased, the lifting force generated by the water flowover the submerged portion of the foils increases, lifting the hull as thesubmerged area of the foils decrease, so draft is reduced to a safe minimum to avoid breaching through a wave. For a given speed the ship will rise until thelifting force equals the weight carried by the foils.

Surface Piercing Hydrofoils can be designed to be static, needing to action from the boat's captain other than increasing or reducing the boat's speed to change from hullborne to foilborne operational modes or, equipped with electronically controlled motion control systems for the ultimate seakeeping comfort in rough seas.

Our yachts can also designed with electro-hydraulic retractable foil systems for safe operation when maneuvering in shallow waters or marinas.

32ft BENTLEY YACHTS TT equipped with
Retractable Surface Piercing Hydrofoil System.

Make an Appointment if you are interested in sea-trial a 146ft Hydrofoil.

Fully Submerged Hydrofoils:

BENTLEY YACHTS can build Yachts up to200ft + with military proven Fully Submerged Hydrofoil technology

You have seen 'The World is not Enough' and 'Wally Power' highly publicized high speed yachts..Unfortunately, none of those high speed yachts can maintain high cruising speeds other than in almost flat seas! All high speed planning yachts built to date use ordinary planning hulls and massive power to achieve speeds over 40 knots and are less than comfortable at high speeds. Most of them also did not even meet their design speeds in calm seas!

This ultrasophisticated hull form provides the very best comfort ride in heavy seas (up to Sea State 5 at full throttle) and very high-speeds (up to 65 knots). We assure you that you will not spill a single drop of your full glass favorite drink at full speed in heavy seas.

The foilsof the fully-submerged concept are designed to operate at all times deep under the watersurface. The struts which connect the foils to hull and support it when the ship isfoilborne generally do not contribute to the total hydrofoil system lifting force. In thisconfiguration, the hydrofoil system is not self-stabilizing and requires a series ofsensors, gyros and computers to adjust and maneuver the ship and to vary theeffective angle of attack of the foils to change the lifting force in response to changingconditions of ship speed, weight and sea conditions. The principal and unique operationalcapability of hydrofoils with fully-submerged foils is the ability to uncouple the ship toa substantial degree from the effect of waves. A must for any high speed Yacht!

FOILCATS (Catamaran Hydrofoils):

BENTLEY YACHTS can also design fully submerged Catamaran Hydrofoil Yachts with well-provenand successful technologies.

This 50 knot Catamaran Hydrofoil isimmediately available for sale and REFIT as a BENTLEY YACHT

Catamarans areideal for those who want more interior space in a shorter envelope. Shown here is aNorwegian designed hull with two fully submerged hydrofoils forward in each hull, plus one across inthe stern section. The stern foil is coupled to a pair of high performance Speed Z drive systems with variable pitchpropellers facing forward that catapult the vessel to speeds of 50 knots (90 km/h).At that speed the hull is lifted 2.3 m out of the water and the vessel is run with a'fly-by-wire'-computer controlled system which adjusts the five movable foils.

FOILCAT's Forward electronically controlledFoils

Make an Appointment if you are interested in sea-trial the FOILCAT for a 50 knothydrofoil experience.

Moreabout the unique advantages of Hydrofoil hulls and A-foil equipped BENTLEY Yachts:

Seakeeping of Hydrofoils:

Some of the principle advantages of hydrofoil ships, over all othermonohull or alternative ship types are:
1) The ability of a ship, which is small by conventional ship standards, to operateeffectively in nearly all sea environments, and
2) An improved ratio of power to displacement in the 30 to 50 knot speed range permittingeconomical operation at these higher speeds. The submerged-foil ship can maintain itsspeed and maneuverability in heavy seas while simultaneously providing a comfortableworking environment for the crew.
The ship's automatic control system (ACS) provides continuous dynamiccontrol of the ship during take-off and all foilborne operation. In addition toproviding ship roll and pitch stability, the ACS controls the hull height above the watersurface, provides the proper amount of banking in turns and all but eliminates shipmotions caused by the orbital particle motion of waves.

Maneuvering of Hydrofoils:
Besides the significant speed advantage, hydrofoils are moremaneuverable and provide a more stable platform than conventional ships. Foilborne turnsare accomplished in a banked (coordinated) fashion. This causes the centrifugal forcerequired in turns to be provided predominantly by the reliable lift capability of thesubmerged foils rather than by the unpredictable side forces from the struts. Turncoordination enhances crew comfort during high-rate turns because the accelerations due toturning are felt primarily as slightly greater vertical forces rather than lateral forces.For example, a 0.4g turn is felt as only 0.08g vertical acceleration increase while thelateral acceleration is zero. Therefore, hydrofoil ships have design turn rates of 6 to 12degrees per second, two to four times those of conventional ships, and they can maintainthese rates in both calm and rough seas.

The exceptional stability of the hydrofoilship makes it definitely a superior platform choice for today's yachtsmen.

Canted Strut CS-SWATH:

This CS-SWATH is immediatelyavailable for sale and REFIT as a BENTLEY YACHTS

Developed andpatented by a major aerospace company and offered to the yacht industry exclusively byBENTLEY Yachts , the Canted Strut Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull CS-SWATH, is widehull design ideal for long range cruising at moderate speeds. Composed by two submergedtorpedo like lower hulls of a varying cross-section connected to upper hulls (sponsons) byfour canted struts which pierce the water surface. A SWATH is totally supported bybuoyancy from the fully submerged torpedo like hulls. The reduced waterplane area of thestruts partially decouples the ship from wave action on the sea surface, thussubstantially reducing wave-induced force moments acting on the vessel and producing verysmall ship motions in rough waters at most headings and speeds, which translates inan unsurpassed ride quality and seamanship.

A four fin advancedautomatic touch-screen motion-control system complements the smooth ride.

Make an Appointment if you are interested in sea-trial and experience the differenceof a CS-SWATH.

High Speed HS-SWATH:

105'BENTLEY Yachts VectraHigh SpeedHS-SWATH

Developed and patented by a leading European Navy scientist from BENTLEY YACHTS andoffered exclusively by BENTLEY YACHTS, the High-Speed Small Waterplane Area Twin HullHS-SWATH, uses a slender patented semi-planning hull that reduces wave drag, making itpossible for this unique SWATH to achieve 45 Knots cruising speeds in very heavy seas.

QUAD^TM 4-Hull SWATH:

Thisinnovative SWATH design, is based on four interconnected variable draft torpedo like hulls, which increase hydrodynamic and seakeeping performance for greater speeds and superior comfort. Variable draft, means you can navigate in shallow waters too.

QUAD's short hulls are able to rise above the wave 'hump' much more quickly,similar to the way a ski boat pushes a large wave when it's traveling slowly but risesabove that resistance when it reaches higher speeds. Contrary to displacement yachts,which are heavy 'floating tubs' too large to move beyond the hump and encountermore resistance the faster they go, thereby becoming fuel inefficient at higher speeds,the QUAD offers about twenty times better seakeeping in heavy seas with the ability tomaintain full speed.

A 115ft QUAD 4 Hull SWATH, has seakeeping characteristics comparable or superior to a350ft monohull ship.

QUAD's exclusive Multi-Display Touch-screen Control and Maneuvering System makes ita snap! The computer controls an automatic Fin / Ballast Motion System and has Alarmand Monitoring capabilities.

SWA Monohull with Outriggers:

Note similar non-SWA center hull design currently successfully used
in 400ft plus Austal Fast Ferry. SWA will present even better seakeeping.

For those who likethe idea of a comfortable long-range displacement Superyacht, Sailing Superyacht,Motorsailer or Expedition type yacht, the amazing SWA Monohull with Outriggers canbe the right choice. Developed by BENTLEY YACHTS European Team of Navy architects andmarine scientists, this platform offers the unparalleled seakeeping of a SWATH with theversatility of a monohull. In other words, more interior space, far better fuel efficiencydue to the 'Small Waterplane Area', low noise (propulsion system located insubmerged Torpedo hull and Outriggers. Sail or Motorsailer Yachts (160ft BENTLEY YACHTS Bora) with thisinnovative hull form will benefit from the elimination of roll and pitch and benefit fromthe additional speed and living space onboard.

This new military platform can also be used for highspeed motor yachts:

SWA monohull with outrigger 200ft BENTLEY YACHTS Sea Arrow

More about the unique advantages of CS-SWATH, HS-SWATH and QUAD hulls:

Seasickness Elimination: The CS-SWATH, HS-SWATH and QUAD do not bob up and down like acork on top of the waves as conventional monohulls and catamarans do. Its submerged hullrides like a submarine below the waves, while the waves passes harmless through thesurface piercing struts, giving these type of vessels motion characteristics of shipsthree times its length and up to twenty times its displacement.

More Deck Space: The CS-SWATH, HS-SWATH and QUAD wider beam-to-length ratioprovides much more deck space then comparable displacement monohulls, meaning more usefulspace not only for larger staterooms or living areas along the ship, but as well as to fittoys, Jacuzzis, etc.

Ability to maintain Speed and Direction in Rough Waters: Conventional ships must dramatically reduce speedin rough sea conditions to avoid slamming damage from waves and to avoid seasickness ofpassengers onboard. Like hydrofoils, the CS-SWATH, HS-SWATH and QUAD can maintain up to90% of its speed under sea state 4, conventional monohulls and catamarans only up to halfof it.

Excellent Low Speed Maneuverability: The CS-SWATH, HS-SWATH and QUAD wide separation of its propellersenables them to make a complete circle within its length at zero forward speed.

Air Cavity Monohulls and Catamarans:

Air Cavity hull configuration 110ft - 50 knot Air Cavity Patrol Boat

The Air Cavity is military developed dynamically supported hull that provides greater speed per horsepower and superior seakeeping than any conventional or stepped monohulls or catamarans.
The main feature of the Air Cavity hull is the configuration of its bottom that forms a delta shaped hollow, where non-compressed air is injected by means of a fan to create a cushion of air when the boat is moving, thus isolating the most part of the bottom surfacefrom the water and decreasing hydrodynamic friction resistance of the boat in about 30%.
Air Cavity hulls have special designed bottom sections before and after the cavity that are inpermanent contact with the water. These sections not only prevent the air in the cavity fromleaking, but also create a cushion effect when the boat goes through a wave. The required volume of air in the Air Cavity is only to 3 to 5% of the total main engines installed power.

The simpler construction of Air Cavity hulls provide great cost advantages in comparison with other highspeed ships with dynamic principles of support.

235'BENTLEY Yachts Super Sportequipped with Air cavity Hull Air Cavity Catamaran hulls in actionshown here.
Comfort at 60 knots!

Make an Appointment if you are interested in sea-trial an Air Cavity Monohull or Catamaran.

Unconventional Naturally Ventilated Monohull:

Engineered by one of the world's most respectable hydrofoil specialists of our Team as an alternativeto the Air Cavity Craft for high-speed vessels up to 150ft in length, the technology usesatmospheric air pressure to provide dynamic lift support for the craft, thus creating thesame effect of an air cavity hull.

The patented unconventional three-point hull design assures superior longitudinalstability and track-like maneuverability at extreme high speeds. The hull form provideshigh seaworthiness for the Yacht. When coming across a wave crest no substantialadditional lifting force is developed and no heavy overloads appear. Therefore the Yachtenjoys both longitudinal and lateral stability at any possible maneuver and at any courseangles with respect to the wave motion.

An already developed hydrodynamic scheme enables production of high-speed Yachts withhigher seaworthiness and lower power plant output comparing to any other existing planningboats. Crafts with the following properties can be created:

BENTLEY YACHTS has designated the Naturally Ventilated Monohull it's monohull of choicefor 60 Knot + monohull applications. The unique hull can also be equipped with a lowprofile stern foil that will not add any extra draft beyond the lowest hull point, thusmaking it ideal for shallow water applications without the need of retractable mechanisms.

Laboratorytests and calculations show that a bottom ventilation Yacht moving at 50 knots will spendfuel less than an ordinary deep-V monohull moving at 30 knots for the same distance. Seegraphics herein below.

120' BENTLEY YACHTS Osprey equipped with the Unconventional Naturally Ventilated Monohull
Also check the awesome 70 Knots plus 115ft BENTLEY YACHTS Corsa

Air Cushion Catamaran of Surface Effect Type:

If you like the idea of a motor catamaran that has minimum draft and can glide fast through the water like a hovercraft, but with conventional under water propulsion systems for silent operation instead of large noisy air fans, the Air Cushion Catamaran of Surface Effect Type is the right yacht hull for you!

Although SES have been around for over 30 years, only now the top European and Navy scientists were able to mitigate inherent seakeeping vertical acceleration motion related problems and minimize the required power to fill up the air cushion between the catamaran rigid hulls, which is performed by an engine driven fan.

Our new advanced designs drive the auxiliary fan directly from the main engines, thus cutting weight and construction costs. The bow and stern skirts are made of military grade materials and do not require regular replacement, lasting up to 5 years in service.

BENTLEY YACHTS Scandinavian Team have over 50 years of experience in designing and building the largest, fastest and most ambitious air cushion ships ever conceived for the military and now bring the latest in Air Cushion Catamaran technology into yachting and pleasure boats with designs as small as a jet-ski running on a cushion of air to 200ft plus 80knot capable Superyachts that require less than 50% of the power a comparable monohull would need to travel at the same speeds.

From Jet ski size Air Cushion PWC Catamarans to 200ft 80 knot capable Superyachts with minimum installed power.
The center picture illustrates the better distribution of loads from the impact from waves in comparison to a monohull.

Make an Appointment if you are interested in sea-trial an Air Cushion Catamaran of Surface Effect Type.

Wave Piercing Catamaran:

If you like the idea of a motor catamaran for wide beam interior space and stability, but don't want the sophistication of a FOILCAT hydrofoil hull, the 'Down Under' (Australia & New Zealand) born Wave Piercing Catamaran may be just what you have dreamed of. Our Scandinavian engineering Team had combined the experience gained from commercial and military wave piercing catamarans throughout the world and Air Cavity military technology to bring you the ultimate in Wave Piercing Catamaran hull design.

In addition to the well proven seakeeping advantages of the wave piercing hull, our design enhances the comfort by cushioning the ride with twin Air Cavity hulls and by adding retractable T-Foils under each hull with transom interceptors. The result is unsurpassed by any other Wave Piercing Catamaran and the fuel efficiency is significantly improved.

Australian built military Wave Piercing Catamaran The outstanding150ft BENTLEY YACHTS Silhouette

Make an Appointment if you are interested in sea-trial and experience a Wave Piercing Catamaran.

WPT (Wave Piercing Trimaran):

The super sleek 85 Knot Plus 115ft BENTLEY YACHTS Manta

This is themost advanced multi-hull Superyacht available today and its military developed Trimaranhull form is also exclusively offered by BENTLEY YACHTS.

Developed and tested by some ofthe world's leading marine scientists and laboratories as the next generation ultra highspeed military craft platform, it offers shallow draft and much better longitudinalstability than all other Wave Piercing Catamarans. This super sleek and fuel efficientTrimaran hull incorporates a wing shaped superstructure that acts in Wing-in-Ground effectto carry up to 70% of its weight in speeds over 50knots in Sea State 4+ conditions.BENTLEY Yachts can offer custom designs up to 1,000 tons that can perform atoverwhelming speeds of up to 120 knots (230ft Manta) with unmatched fuel economy.

Comingsoon to a dock near you!^TM

Wing in Ground Effect Yachts (Ekranoplans) - The Future of Ultra High Speed Yachting:

The awesome military Ekranoplan amphibious flying ship are now the fastest Yachts in the World, exclusively by BENTLEY MARINE!

192ft BENTLEY YACHTS Gemini Ekranoplan cruising smoothly @ 250 knots

If you arelooking for the Fastest Yachts inthe World withtransatlantic capability and unlimited seakeeping, BENTLEY YACHTS exclusive Wing in GroundEffect Yachts is just what you have being waiting for!

A brand new 244ft BENTLEY YACHTS Aries Ekranoplan isimmediately available. This is unarguably the Fastest Yacht in the World!

BENTLEY YACHTSEkranoplans combine extreme speeds unmatched by any other watercraft with unprecedentedcomfort and fuel efficiency. The secret is to glide just above the waves, thus completelyeliminating seasickness.

Wing in GroundEffect technology enables the construction of either a personal craft to play around or agiant Superyacht of up to 250ft that have minimum draft (1-2m), unlimited seakeeping (asthey operate above the waves) and is amphibious, meaning that you can glide right intoyour favorite unspoiled beach or explore untouched ice in Alaska, the North Pole orAntarctica, thus opening new frontiers to the meaning of the word yachting.

For a more comprehensive overviewof Ekranoplans, please read John Rodrigues' article:

The Future of Yachting:Wing in Ground Effect Yachts!

Don't know which hull form is right for you? Call us to set up an appointment for a professional consultation.

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