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Old 02-07-2016, 02:03 PM   #79
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Reading other forums Hatteras, and hull truth. There are reasons beyond conventional. Maneuvering, The desire to 'lift' a stern UP. Or push down a stern as needed to meet design specs. Some designs need the extra lift or squat to 'do' what the designer intended. The ability to walk sideways depending upon usual use of a vessel. Or the desire to increase speed or bollard thrust.

Of course, coming from the commercial industry the thrust and maneuverability is paramount.

But the term 'walking' is pretty specific to a set of circumstances that is only accomplished by inboard turning wheels.
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