adding keel to deep v

Discussion in 'Stability' started by gtflash, Jan 20, 2011.

  1. Willallison
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    Willallison Senior Member

    Well... apologies for the lack of proof reading....;)
    I was, of course responding to Paul's question, and giving my opinion... nothing more. But if there is to be a definition, then surely the view of one of the originators of the form ought to carry some weight....

    Tom... or the seller could educate the buyer so that he/she understands the advantages / disadvantages of the various forms... wild I know... but just an idea....:p

    22 degrees amidships and 15 at the transom would be a variable deadrise, medium vee... in my opinion....
     
  2. gonzo
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    gonzo Senior Member

    Definitely medium or moderate Vee.
     
  3. gtflash
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    gtflash Senior Member

    OBTUSE, questions sometimes get the most honest answers. The boat in question is described by a very reputable builder as deep v. They may not be the prettiest of boats, but really are awsome sea boats, beyond hypothetical reasoning.

    My question is simple and non obtruse now, would a suitably sized skeg on a vessel such as posted, or even a bit more deep v add any more or less lateral grip than a equally suitably sized rudder behing the power source) such as fb fits to trimax. If a rudder turns, would it have better balance, better grip or less than.
     

  4. Mr Efficiency
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    Mr Efficiency Senior Member

    The skeg is providing grounding protection to that boat's prop, apart from the effect of addition of lateral plane. " Adding more deep vee" is redesigning the boat, and likely changing the characteristics you are enamoured of. As for reliance on a larger rudder to provide sufficient lateral plane, it will depend on how you handle the helm once a broach has commenced, as to what happens next !
     
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