Determining draft

OK - ya got me there! LOL

 

LOL!!

Ted,

You must see by now that things that seem so simple can be so complicated, or so simple. Your hull was easy and as mmd said my numbers are for floating level. Most hulls are strange shapes and may require the services of these pros. But most back yard builders will just build it and try it. Sometimes with interesting results.

Gary

 

One big "DUH" on my part. Remembering about me not being a bright bulb. Thanks for holding my hand while we walked thru "he will get it eventualy land". Thanks guys

 

ted655 - Thanks for keeping the skin thick. ;-) It always helps.

 

Ditto.

 

the more rocker, the deeper she will float. sailboats tend to have more rocker than powerboats. rocker=bow & stern rise.

 

hello everyone, new member

my interest is as follows: how much weight does it take to sink a 1`ft (12" inch) square block 1" inch in sea water.

 

About 5 1/3 lbs.

 

larry

so if i add all of the square footage of the bottom of my hull and calculate it by 5 1/3 lb. i can figure out how much weight i can put on the deck and know how deep it will draft,

 

larry

sorry about last reply , i should have said that the bottom of the hull is flat

 

larry

the hull also is tapered to the bow .