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Old 08-14-2019, 10:26 AM   #58
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Originally Posted by moparharn View Post
Like this one? My father in law did not like me considering this boat. He said the bow did not have enough volume.
Boat for sale - Lepage Craft 41 RAISED PILOTHOUSE Scaled down RPH 49 Defever - 41'
The shape of the bow looks a lot like a Marine Trader hull. Lots of flare, the sun shadows emphasize in the pictures.

My boat has similar shadows in the right sun. The flare keeps the windows free of green water, and I get way less spray than more vertical bows or more full forward hulls. Check out Grand Banks for a very wet ride in seas where this hull shape stays dry. I consider it an advantage. Definitely a good hull shape.
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