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Day One
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Let's Take a Look Around the Harbor
Sunrise Harbor can accommodate many types of boats for different boating purposes. One major difference between vessels is the shape of the hull, or bottom of the boat. The hull can come in many shapes and styles, and each form has unique handling and performance characteristics.
In general, hulls fall into one of the two following categories:
Planing Hulls:
Planing hulls are designed to plane, or ride on top of the water, regardless of the weight of the boat. The flatter the bottom, the easier it is to get on a plane. Also, less power is needed to attain high speeds with a flatter hull. The trade-off is in handling. Flat hulls do not handle well in rough water. Many planing boats use a shallow “V” shape to ride better in rough waters.
Displacement Hulls:
Displacement hulls typically have a rounded bottom with a teardrop shape running bow to stern (front to back). Most long-range cruising boats, such as trawlers and many sailboats, use this type of hull. Displacement hulls displace or move an amount of water equal to the weight of the boat, making them very efficient.
