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Old 09-12-2015, 02:12 PM   #27
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Originally Posted by Jimbo2015 View Post
So which makes are known for example to handle a following sea good/bad

or which handle waves well head on I guess the flair of the bow or angle of the stem.

Are certain designs really bad in a beam sea.

So from your experience or in talking to others can anyone shed some lite.

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Every hull shape has its pro's and cons.

For overall comfort in rough water at reasonable price, I'd choose something like a Willard 36. It would be great in both a following sea and a head sea.

In a big beam sea, it would be very rolly with its rounded bilges, but it would be a soft roll unlike a hard chined boat which has a sharper snap back. All boats are uncomfortable in a big beam sea without some form of stabilization.

Some say the Willard 36 was the first true passage maker powerboat due to the seaworthiness of the hull shape.
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