Smooth curve hull
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Smooth curve hulls are hull
s that are rounded and don't usually have any chine
s or corners. They can be moulded, round-bilge
d or soft-chined. Examples are the round bilge, semi-round bilge and s-bottom hull.
Hull (watercraft)
A hull is the watertight body of a ship or boat. Above the hull is the superstructure and/or deckhouse, where present. The line where the hull meets the water surface is called the waterline.The structure of the hull varies depending on the vessel type...
s that are rounded and don't usually have any chine
Chine
A chine is a steep-sided river valley where the river flows through coastal cliffs to the sea. Typically these are soft eroding cliffs such as sandstone or clays. The word chine originates from the Saxon "Cinan" meaning a gap or yawn....
s or corners. They can be moulded, round-bilge
Bilge
The bilge is the lowest compartment on a ship where the two sides meet at the keel. The word was coined in 1513.-Bilge water:The word is sometimes also used to describe the water that collects in this compartment. Water that does not drain off the side of the deck drains down through the ship into...
d or soft-chined. Examples are the round bilge, semi-round bilge and s-bottom hull.
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.