boat measurement

[joho5]

when you are officially measuring the width of a flat bottom boat, do you measure the bottom of the largest part of the boat, or in the front or back?

thanks

Matt

 

[Waterwings]

Typically, the Beam of the boat is the widest part of the bottom.

 

[bassboy1]

Typically, the Beam of the boat is the widest part of the bottom.

Oh, being an old sailor, I am surprised to hear that answer..... :lol:


The beam of a boat/ship/vessel/watercraft/etc, is always the widest point of the hull. The bottom width is the widest point at the bottom, which is generally at the transom of jons.
The length is fairly straight forward. So, a 1436 is 14 feet long, and has a bottom width of 36. However, the beam may be upwards of 52 inches.

 

[Waterwings]

Typically, the Beam of the boat is the widest part of the bottom.

Oh, being an old sailor, I am surprised to hear that answer..... :lol:


...which is generally at the transom of jons...

:wink:

 

[bassboy1]

Typically, the Beam of the boat is the widest part of the bottom.

Oh, being an old sailor, I am surprised to hear that answer..... :lol:


...which is generally at the transom of jons...

:wink:

I am sure you are trying to use my own words against me....

....but I cannot figure out the point you are trying to make. :?: :lol:

 

[Waterwings]

Just messing around; no point intended