In comparison to other concepts that are applied to achieve higher speed, such as SES (Surface Effect Ships) or Slender Hulls, DG neither needs additional and cost-extensive installations nor leads to reduced stability. The new hull design includes a variety of economical and ecological benefits instead.

Minimized Resistance:
	particularly in the hump range less total resistance than conventional hull design
	leads to reduced installed power requirement and significant less fuel consumption
	wider range of operation with same fuel capacity
	higher speed achieved - well above the critical displacement speed up to planing
	substantially reduced wash addressing increasingly stringent environmental regulations

Seaworthiness:
	high directional stability and low leeway
	dramatically lower rolling and slamming amplitudes resulting from damping influence of the keel
	higher stability from lower center of gravity provided by unique keel design (increased volume and area enables location of engine, battery tank directly in the keel) and large moment of inertia of the water line area
	higher obtainable speeds in rough sea than common planing boats
	enhanced maneuverability in rough seas

Cost savings and layout of hull:
	smaller i.e. less expensive engine can deliver same performance
	significantly more usable space in hull (engine, battery, tank fit directly in the keel freeing up significant amount of space for cargo etc.)
	additional space can be utilized more efficiently, because of level area above the gliding surfaces

Performance

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