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<blockquote data-quote="Kismet" data-source="post: 267321" data-attributes="member: 8516"><p>In my limited experience, the only thing they share is the shape. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Stability comes from width more than length, in my experience. The longer boat can handle chop and ride easier, but the width of the boat is along the axis of balance (?just made that up, sounds right.) and every extension of width creates substantially more stability. Uhh...think ice skates versus roller skates, maybe...?</p><p></p><p>You might look up some posts on outriggers, or sponsons. Some excellent work was shown, as I recall.</p><p></p><p>Be safe, have fun.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kismet, post: 267321, member: 8516"] In my limited experience, the only thing they share is the shape. :) Stability comes from width more than length, in my experience. The longer boat can handle chop and ride easier, but the width of the boat is along the axis of balance (?just made that up, sounds right.) and every extension of width creates substantially more stability. Uhh...think ice skates versus roller skates, maybe...? You might look up some posts on outriggers, or sponsons. Some excellent work was shown, as I recall. Be safe, have fun. [/QUOTE]
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