Power Cat Hulls

Discussion in 'Boat Design' started by bearwen, Nov 29, 2005.

  1. bearwen
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    Ok here is a non designer question but I must know.
    Why do power and high speed cats not use the rounded hull bottoms like the big sailing cats? I would think this would work great just bring it up to a sharp peak at the bow like your typical v-bottom hull. Wouldnt you be able to have a resting displacment that drafts less? Perhaps put a short 3-4" sharp keel on the bottom for turning and tracking purposes. Please explain this to me as I am not a designer/engineer/architect.

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