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Boat Info - Hull Types
This area is to show some basic known hull types in the boating industry. It doesn't cover all types because there were many many types but this should give you a general idea of the types that are used today. Below are some images depicting these types and descriptions with handling & safety characteristics.
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Flat Bottom - Flat bottom boats are typically small open boats such as john-boats or in some cases, ski boats. Flat bottomed boats can easily get "on plane" or ride on top of the water at high speeds. Flat bottom boats are typically intended for use on calm waters such as ponds, small lakes, and slow rivers because of the ride they give in choppy or rough water, especially at planing speeds. If they're small, flat bottomed boats are not very stable, caution should be used when moving around them. If they're relatively wide, they are somewhat stable but care should be taken when moving around in them.
