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Characteristics of Bow Wide Vehicle

Bow Wide Vehicle has a small and lightweight hull, with extended width from the center to the front of the hull. The advantages of the wide bow is utilized, whether in motion or in standstill.
When on standstill, it gives stability when stopping or boarding the vehicle. A large storage can be set up in the front of the hull, and luggage can be loaded / unloaded from the storage even on water. Depending on the shape of the hull, long objects such as a fishing rod can be stored.
And in motion, the wide bow not only gives stability, it also prevents sinking of the front end when the vehicle is stopped suddenly, yet it can retain the vehicle's ability to accelerate.
This shape will be effective for high mobility and speed demands in the near future, where vehicles of new shapes will be developed.
This plan shows a 4-seater "Space Turtle" and a single seater "Space Beetle".

The "Space Turtle" is a 4-seater vehicle which has a circular handle and a remote control for operating the vehicle. Storage is located in front and rear of the vehicle, and 1 to 4 people can be on board the vehicle at one time. The multi-purpose floor is wide both to the front and to the rear, allowing plenty of space for activities.
The vehicle is stable while in motion or while stationary even when four people are on board. A stable ride is possible even when following waves or when reducing speed suddenly.

The "Space Beetle" is a one-seater vehicle controlled via a bar handle, which is fun to ride while standing or sitting down. A high mobility is achieved even at high speed, thanks to the bow wide feature. A side step is located at the side plate of the hull, which improves mobility while assisting boarding in/out of the vehicle from the side. The rear seats are intended for 2 children, however, these should be removed if the vehicle is used exclusively as a single-seater.

Proposal for a new hull shape such as these may contribute to new functions and performance to small and lightweight water vehicles which will increase in volume in the future.

No-1:Space Turtle

No-2:Space Beetle