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Product images: Humphree blades that create lift forces to coun- teract vessel motions,” said Berrie. “The interceptor blades respond very fast and with high precision, resulting in higher speeds through the water, improved acceleration and better vis- ibility at the helm station. The blades produce little drag and produce a tre- mendous amount of lift force.”

Berrie noted that the Humphree interceptors are made of composite materials for optimum performance, corrosion resistance and light weight.

They are operated by a 24 VDC brush- less electric motor and totally free of hydraulics. Humphree’s product line includes a wide variety of shapes and sizes, and the interceptors can also be custom shaped to