Can I use Holtrop method to predict the resistance of bare hull without bulbous bow? Or is there any other method like Holtrop to predict the resistance of such hull forms?
Any help or information would be appreciated.
Shahroz
Yes! . . . . well, no. . . . They only work if you use them correctly. In just three minutes, this video explains how bulbous bows work, and why a bulbous bows limits you to a single design speed.
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Original Article:
Do Bulbous Bows Really Work? | Datawave Marine Science...