Indresri Karunathilaka has invented a wave-less boat, which prevents a wave occurring as a boat travels, the Government Information Department reported.

The new invention has been made by changing the standard hull of a boat from a ‘V’ shape by including non-symmetric twin hulls fixed in inverse, allowing the water to travel though the hollow mid section of the hull, thereby preventing the formation of waves to the sides of the boat.

In addition, the propeller set in the middle of the boat further cuts the wave, minimising even the ripples cause while the boat is moving at high speeds.

Industry sources said that what makes Indresri Karunathilaka’s invention truly stand out is that it is not only made purely from recyclable steel and aluminium, but its unique shape combined with its weight of 4,000 kg contributes to the stability of the gravity point, making it unsinkable.  

Karunathilaka is reported to be experimenting with making his product 100% environmentally friendly and running the boat on bio-energy.

 ’The Ray’ award, a lifetime award for innovation given in memory of the late Ray Wijewardene was won by Indresri Karunathilaka yesterday. The award was presented by the Ray Wijewardene Charitable Trust (RWCT) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Inventors Commission and support of the Commercial Bank. Senior Minister of Scientific Affairs Prof. Tissa Vitarana was the Chief Guest.