New Boat Has Novel Suspension System

West Australian based research and development company Nauti-Craft has released their latest prototype vessel ‘2Play’, the first of its kind 8-metre catamaran. At its core is the Nauti-Craft marine suspension system. This technology separates the vessel’s hulls from the deck and superstructure via a “passive reactive” interlinked hydraulic system which provides unsurpassed levels of control and stability whether stationary or traveling at speed, say the designers.

The patented suspension system dramatically reduces harsh impacts that lead to injury and fatigue of the crew and passengers. The system proficiently demonstrates superior levels of comfort and safety whilst minimizing motion sickness. The result is a vessel which can handle heavier seas and still provide a safe operating environment for crew and a more enjoyable ride for passengers.

2Play has recently successfully completed extensive sea-trials in the waters around Cape Naturaliste and is now in transit to Southampton in the UK for its public debut at Seawork 2014, Europe’s largest and fastest growing commercial marine and workboat event.

The creators of Nauti-Craft include the inventor/founder Chris Heyring and other core members of the team that developed the automotive suspension technology company Kinetic.

Suspension systems developed by Kinetic have been used by Mitsubishi in the world's toughest off-road race, the Dakar and by Citroen's WRC team in the World Rally Championship both with formidable results. Kinetic systems are now fitted as original equipment to the Toyota Landcruiser Sahara, Prado, Kakadu and the new Nissan Patrol. Most recently, some of the world's most advanced supercars, the McLaren MP4 12C and the acclaimed new McLaren P1 have been launched incorporating a Kinetic suspension system.