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Old 09-14-2013, 06:59 PM   #208
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Originally Posted by FF View Post
>subtleties in bottom shapes as much as its related to the WEIGHT of the vessel.<

The bottom shape very much detirmines the ride.

An almost flat bottom will climb up at lower speeds and with less power ...
Flat-bottomed but not for speed:



WWII LCS(L)-102 "Mighty Midget" gunboat under restoration (more guns per ton than any other ship built for the USN)
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