METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING A CATAMARAN FROM A CONVENTIONAL SHIP'S HULL

摘要

There is disclosed a method for converting conventional ships hulls into catamarans, comprising the longitudinal and vertical division of the hull into two halves. The two halves are then connected by a bridging member to define a deck, and the open inner sides of the two halves are completed to make them water-tight. In a preferred construction, to compensate for increased lightship weight and allow for greater capacity, a section is added to the centre of each of the longitudinal halves, thus increasing the length of the vessel. By this means, a hull that has marginal stability or is unstable or otherwise unsuitable for use can be given increased stability and carrying capacity and to take advantage of other unique features which catamarans possess. The result is a catamaran of much lower cost than a new ship.