Hull Design

[Anonymous]

There are many fiberglass hulls on the Market. Looking at photos the bottom configurations seem similiar. I've heard that most are copies of others...which is easy to do.
Does any manufacturer have an improved fiberglass hull that edges out the rest in open water performance and also handles the tight corners at speed better than the rest?

 

[harvey]

I won't open the can of worms on this one---cause everybody has their own favorite hull. I've seen the same hulls and copies perform so different. I think the most important thing is to start with a good reputable hull---then the "set-up" is just as important --- so many factors to consider its mind boggling --- seating, engine stand height and location, fuel tank, hull jacks, and on and on. Anyway I guess what I'm trying to say is the best hull out there isn't impressive unless its rigged right.

There are a few experienced builders that seem to have it all figured out. They build a boat that just performs and holds up well. Most just love airboating and are willing to give us advice ;or, the easiest and least expensive way many times is to just buy one of their boats--- I learned this the hard ( and expensive way). Just my 2 cents worth

 

[c chardt]

I re rig boats and raise or lower motors and move stuff around and you put the prop a beer can away from the transom and no lower than 4 to 5 in below the transom most go about 2 in below the transom to blow the water out . I run a 11 ft 8 in fiber glass hull that has a 350 with a rotator and a 6 blade turbo warp drive, 2 batterys, 30 gallons of fuel and a truck box of crap and 2 to 3 adults each over 220 and the boat floats great form what very body says I can't tell from where i sit but they said I have about 12 to 14 in of side out of the water.