Well then if one were to lighten one up a lot the WL would come up far enough so it would actually be very close to a FD hulled boat.
A light engine (or engines) like a Yanmar or similar w a deep reduction along w a significant reduction in tankage and other heavy stuff could reduce her displacement significantly. Her motion would quicken up quite a bit but she may not be as wet any more. Seems to me it would be a better boat if one wanted slow and fuel efficient.
Actually if I had the time and money I'd be tempted to build an 18 or 20' version for a SD OB boat.
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Eric
North Western Washington State USA
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