Engineering:V-hull (boat)

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A V-hull, is the shape of a boat or ship in which the contours of the hull come in a straight line to the keel.[1] V-hull designs are usually used in smaller boats and are useful in providing space for ballast inside the boat.[2]

References

  1. Steward, Robert; Boatbuilding Manual, 3rd ed. International Marine Publishing Company. Camden, Maine (1987), p2-3. ISBN:0-87742-236-2
  2. Lear, Dave (28 August 2018). "How do traditional Deep-V hull designs compare to their high-speed, stepped hull counterparts?". Bluewater Yacht Sales. https://bluewateryachtsales.com/news/how-do-traditional-deep-v-hull-designs-compare-to-their-high-speed-stepped-hull-counterparts/.