Planing Hull, Inventor? First Known Use?

[The_Flying_Dutchman]

It seems to me the one of the most significant developments in boat design is the planing hull. Of course they require compact internal combustion engines to generate enough thrust to make the design relevant and therefore I presume the planing hull appeared in the early part of the 20th century.

Can anyone point me to concise information regarding the origin of the planing hull design?

[naita]

@The Flying Dutchman

It seems to me the one of the most significant developments in boat design is the planing hull. Of course they require compact internal combustion engines to generate enough thrust to make the design relevant and therefore I presume the planing hull appeared in the early part of the 20th century.

Can anyone point me to concise information regarding the origin of the planing hull design?

Not exactly what you were asking for, but…

Planing (boat)

The earliest documented planing sailboat was a proa built in 1898 by Commodore Ralph Munroe; it was capable of speeds of more than twice the hull speed.

[Klaatu]

Interesting question. Aside from sailing vessels, I am finding it difficult to find historical refs re powerboats. You might try researching a boat builder named Frank Huckins and WWll PT boats. And “quadraconic” planing hull. My search-fu is off today.

[TheLoadedDog]

@Klaatu

Frank Huckins

That’s vodka-based, right?

[Klaatu]

@TheLoadedDog

That’s vodka-based, right?

Heh, no, I like beer and Huckins was an actual boat builder. What do you mean?

[Klaatu]

Ahh, maybe a play on the name? I don’t know dude, but my post was serious.

[Bookkeeper]

Check the info on the WW1 Thornycroft CMB craft in this reference.