Patented hull technology
for a better ride

Softer ride

Petestep® deflectors lower slamming in rough seas and reduce G-force by up to 50%, with unmatched ride comfort as a result

Softer ride

Quieter ride

No more clatter and clinking from the hull! Petestep® hulls create a lot less noise from the sea, so the comfort of the ride is significantly improved

Smooth ride on an X-power 33C

Lower consumption

Up to 35% less energy is required to propel the boat forward, overall lowering fuel consumption and increasing range

Petestep hull with deflectors on a Venegy 37

More stable

Stability is increased both at high speed and at the dock, consequently making you feel safer on the water

A stable hull on the VQ115

“I’ve never felt anything like it – it really is amazing!”

– Jack Haines, Motorboat and Yachting (UK)

The Petestep® spray deflectors

Our patented technology with the unique combination of significantly higher comfort combined with the best planing efficiency in the industry. You can’t get a better ride!


How do we create a better ride?

Petestep hull with deflectors on a Venegy 37

Spray water makes a difference

The otherwise wasted spray water is utilized using our patented technology, and creates a significant increase in efficiency and comfort. This way we can create the best planing hull possible.

Conventional hull technology

Conventional spray rails

Spray rails are noisy and make the boat slam harder in waves. By pushing spray water to the sides of the boat, spray rails also waste hydrodynamic energy, resulting in a significantly higher fuel consumption than necessary.

Petestep hull with deflectors means a softer ride

Petestep® deflectors

Deflectors redirect the otherwise wasted spray water down and aft, consequently providing a lift and forward thrust force on the boat. The combined result is a much lower energy need than other V-bottom hulls.

Petestep® projects

Sialia 45 Sport showing the more efficient redirection of spray

Sialia 45 Sport

The ultimate electric day-boat. Petestep to optimize comfort and performance levels as well as increased efficiency.

A Virtue v10 showing the better ride

Virtue V10 Open

Virtue V10 open is the most performanced-focused Virtue model to date, with higher top speed and lower fuel consumption than the competition

How can we help

Hull development

For all boat models, we design the Petestep® hull to suit this particular model’s intended use and characteristics, along with its specific engine options. This ensures that the boat will always run with great comfort combined with maximum efficiency.

Performance estimates

Most projects start in a feasibility stage, where Petestep supplies predictions of the performance and powering requirements. This also occasionally includes a comparison to a conventional hull, in order to illustrate the performance differences

Advanced analysis

We can handle most advanced analyses on planing hulls, including turning and wave simulations. Also how propulsion systems such as water jet and surface drives affect the performance and seakeeping.

Awards & nominations

2018 – Finalist Boat International Design & Innovation Award- HOC 33 Cruiser
2019 – Best of Boats Winner – Silver Tiger BRz & DCz
2020 – European Powerboat of the Year Winner – Silver Tiger DCz
2022 – Motor Boat Awards Nominated – Fugu 29
2023 – Bateau de l’Annee (Moteur Boat) Winner – Virtue V10
2023 – World Yacht Trophy Winner – Van der Valk Edge 65
2023 – Motor Boat Awards Nominated – SAY 42
2024 – Best of Boats Finalist – Virtue V10

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