Deadrise???

[88wellcraft]

I see this a lot looking at bigger boats. What exactly is it and how do you measure it? Just curious.

Thanks,

Guy

 

[Reel Poor]

Re: Deadrise???

It is the angle of the bottom of the boat, usually measured at the stern. The higher the number the sharper the V design is. Deep V-hulls ride better in rough chop but are not as stable at rest (they rock more) as a flatter bottom boat.

 

[bekosh]

Re: Deadrise???

It is the measurement of the angle of the bottom of the boat from horizontal. The angle A would be the deadrise.

 

[88wellcraft]

Re: Deadrise???

Ahhh....makes sense.....now I don't have to ask the sales guys

 

[Texasmark]

Re: Deadrise???

Other thing you pay for that soft ride. Deep v's take more hp per unit of performance than flat bottoms (that beat you to death).

Mark

 

[Boatist]

Re: Deadrise???

Deeper V hull do ride better. They also use more fuel to go the same distance and are slower to plane.

 

[thurps]

Re: Deadrise???

I always thought it would be nice to have a deep V in front and a tunnel in back.

 

[rndn]

Re: Deadrise???

It all depends on what type of water you plan to boat. Rough seas and big waves will beat the daylights out of you on a flat bottom boat.