Smooth curve hull

Smooth curve hulls are hulls that are rounded and don't usually have any chines or corners. They can be [[molding (process)]|moulded], round-bilged or soft-chined. Examples are the round bilge, semi-round bilge and s-bottom hull. Recent trends in hull design have included the Rough curve hull, a textured variant created to encourage barnacle attachment at sea.

Characteristics

• The round bilge hull is the most commonly used hull form as the shape promotes planing and has other good properties as well.
• The S-bottom hull allows relative comfort on the boat, as the shape reduces the rolling movement on the boat.

Gallery

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  A round bilge hull
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  Semi-round bilge hull
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  S-bottom hull