Maximum Flare Location

[wollybugger]

hi all.

I’m designing a 23’ Crabbing boat for the Chesapeake. Basically old school on the drawing board. It will have a small flare up forward.

Question:
Where does the maximum flare occur longitudinally?

Thanks!
Robb

 

[DCockey]

There is no set rule. It is up to the preference of the designer/builder, and will also depend on the desired overall shape of the bow.

 

[wollybugger]

There is no set rule. It is up to the preference of the designer/builder, and will also depend on the desired overall shape of the bow.

Thanks for the reply and sorry for being so vague, but it makes sense

 

[gonzo]

If you are designing something similar to traditional boats, the maximum flare is pretty far forward. I would say between 10-20% of the length back from the bow.