Descriptions of Hull Shapes
Hull Shapes | Hull Type | Advantages | Disadvantages |
---|---|---|---|
Flat-Bottomed Hull | Planing | Has a shallow draft, which is good for fishing in small lakes and rivers. | Rides roughly in choppy waters. |
Deep-Vee Hull | Planing | Gives a smoother ride than a flat-bottomed hull in rough water. | Takes more power to move at the same speed as flat-bottomed hulls. May roll or bank in sharp turns. |
Round-Bottomed Hull | Displacement | Moves easily through the water even at slow speeds. | Has a tendency to roll unless it has a deep keel or stabilizers. |
Multi-Hull | Displacement | Has greater stability because of its wide beam. | Needs a large area when turning. |
![Flat-Bottomed Hull](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/2020/attachments/original/hull-flat-bottom.jpg?1534275495)
Flat-bottomed hull
![Deep-Vee Hull](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/2016/attachments/original/hull-deep-vee.jpg?1534275567)
Deep-vee hull
![Round-Bottomed Hull](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/2021/attachments/original/hull-round-bottom.jpg?1534275635)
Round-bottomed hull
![Multi-Hull](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/2019/attachments/original/hull-multi.jpg?1534275720)
Multi-hull