Professional & Defence
Shock mitigation
Slamming g-force is reduced by up to 50% by utilizing Petestep hull technology. This is acheived because Petestep hulls don’t require strakes that slam, vibrate and create noise. This is invaluable as it increases ability and reduces the risk of injuries and breakdowns caused by vertical accelerations.
For defence applications, this reduces stress on crew as well as the systems onboard, improving all-round performance in rough conditions.
Increased range
Autonomy is crucial for all professional marine applications. Petestep technology can provide between 10-65% range increase depending on application. For long missions or remote operations, this is an invaluable asset you don’t want to miss.
Lower signature
Less noise from the hull and less water sprayed sideways and up means a significantly lower signature, both in the acoustic, visible and radar spectrum. For defence applications, this means the boat will not be discovered as easily.
Lower lifecycle cost
Petestep technology helps reduce the lifecycle cost (LCC) of any planing boat. Reducing the resistance means smaller engines can be installed, and the fuel cost will be significantly lower due to the increase in efficiency. Also, lower chances of breakdowns because of lower accelerations mean less need for costly repairs and more boats in service for longer.
Increased performance
The higher the speed, the bigger the benefit Petestep technology provides, both in terms of comfort and efficiency. For the smallest and fastest boats such as PWCs the reduction of resistance can be up to 40%, translating into significant reductions in power requirement or top speed increase, without sacrificing handling or comfort.
Advantages for all planing boats
Whether in special operations, taking guests to shore on a yacht tender or water taxi, or delivering sensitive transports, a Petestep hull can provide significant benefits for professional operators.
By using accurate CFD simulations in a variety of conditions, we can prove the benefits of our technology to help boatbuilders win tenders, and improve their products.
Reduction of spray
Any passengers and crew experience a drier ride as spray is redirected down and aft, rather than to the sides of the boat. This is particularly apparent in rougher sea and wind conditions.
For defence applications, this effect greatly reduces signature, both in the visible and radar spectrum, making the boat more difficult to detect.
Production method-agnostic hull design
Petestep can design hulls for fibreglass, sandwich, carbon fiber, aluminium or HDPE production
Ensure the best performance by using Petestep technology. At the design stage of the project, we can help achieving your targets, and we will ensure your products will have top-tier maneuvering, performance and seakeeping.
Our high accuracy in CFD simulations exceeds what can be acheived what can be studied in a towing tank, and gives you the confidence to move forward into new areas with significantly lower risk than ever before.
We can study advanced phenomena such as porpoising, vertical acclerations in waves, hard turning, dynamic stability and more!
