Warped Bottom Designs

Discussion in 'Boat Design' started by wdnboatbuilder, Dec 30, 2005.

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  1. yipster
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    yipster designer

    thanks Tom, have a good week and cu later
     
    yipster, Jan 6, 2006
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  2. KCook
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    KCook Senior Member

    Look at the bottom of US built ski boats (Correct Craft, Malibu, Mastercraft, etc) and I think you will see at least a mild warp. These typically top out at 50mph. They are VERY well behaved throughout their entire speed range. Of course the tracking fins don't hurt.

    Kelly
     
    KCook, Jan 6, 2006
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