To build on Rumars explanations, you can indeed clearly see those chines at the intersection of the vertical topsides with a flat but rounded...
These chines are not like hard chines but still visible with some actual curvature break. I agree with the drivers mentioned by Rumars notably...
Yes, however believe most of the production /cruising boats designed that way will rarely go planing ...?
How about a round bilge with a full length chine ?? Looks good for stability and interior habitability, doesn't it ? Wetted surface similar to a...
I am trying to further understand the advantages of designing a monohull with a chine vs. a mere round bilge. Not considering the multiple hard...
Two additionnal examples to illustrate my question : (dont know how to directly post pictures on this forum) 2 very different boats, 2 different...
Yes a picture is better than a long story ! It seems many recent boats are designed this way, hence my question. As an example, below is the hull...
