Stability

• Greater roll resistance
• Greater heel resistance
• Greater heel resistance when carrying unevenly distributed loads
• Low amplitude of roll

Sea Keeping

• Can maintain higher speeds in seaway than mono-hulls
• Run very “flat” at speed with minimal bow acceleration and pitch

Maneuverability and Control

• Minimum roll in loitering mode
• Wide separation of propulsion or rudders give very effective steering control
• Good directional stability
• Redundancy in machinery and equipment

Configuration

• Large deck areas can be made available
• Large accommodation areas are available
• Twin outer sponsons facilitate easy beach landings where appropriate

Others

• Higher pursuit or sprint speeds
• Very economical cruise consumption resulting in lower required fuel weighs
• High load and towing capability
• Good visibility because of flat running trim
• Extended loitering capability
• More stable platform for many uses
• Can offer up to 40% more deck area than mono-hulls
• Generally requires 30 to 40 % less horsepower for the same speed

Additional Advantages of the Reflex™ Design

• Extremely low radar signal because of the advanced composite construction and deck design
• Addition load carrying capability from third hull
• Addition economy gains because of ‘Ram lift’ friction reduction
• Better wave breaking performance than a mono-hull (or Catamaran)
• Kevlar™ composite construction resisting docking and beaching abrasion
• Kevlar™ construction produces a light, strong and very durable craft
  

Composite Tests show significant benefits:

Independent tests carried out in Cambridge, Ontario conclusively show the benefits of RAM’s composite construction methods using Kevlar™. The composite panels, prepared by Martintek, (RAM’s supplier of fiberglass and Kevlar™ products) were based directly on the hull structure developed for the RAM™ 40’ Patrol Boat as it represented the same thickness and similar weight to 3/16” Marine Aluminum. The impact tester swings a flattened projectile of approx. 72 lbs which strikes the panels at a speed of approx. 14 ft per second. As you can see by the test photos, (top left) the projectile passed completely through the aluminum panel but caused only superficial damage to the composite panel. Had these been craft hulls striking an object in the water at high speed, the integrity of the aluminum craft would have been in serious question.