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| MELFA MOPES - 7/13/2013 2:43 PM
It seems fresh water boat manufacturers don't mention deadrise anymore. What is the transom deadrise of Ranger's , Lund's and Tuffy's deep Vs? Numbers please?
I think less emphasis is put on deadrise numbers for freshwater fishing boats (especially multi-species hulls) since they don't directly convey overall ride. Low speed stability, high speed handling (smooth and rough water), dry ride/spray control - are what matters to most folks. While transom deadrise has a larger effect on rough water tracking, overall hull design, including bow entry, hull flare, chine design, strake placement, running pads, notched transoms, etc. - all interact to create optimum performance and "dry ride" comfort. Especially in fiberglass boat hulls. But that's just my $.02 |
