Stability and hull types.

[OklaAngler]

With the several different hull types to choose from now a days, my question is brought up. What commonly has better stability for a deck, a flat bottom or a v hull? I finally have the amount of money to get a restoration boat and i want to make sure i do the research first! I want to hear your feedback!!!
- Tristan.

 

[RStewart]

A deep v will be the least stable. A semi v is stable. That is what I have. It has a wide bottom. A mod v & a regular flatbottom will be stable depending on the width of the boat at the bottom. That is the #1 thing that determines how stable a boat is. Most flat bottoms you find are 36in wide. So basically, get the widest boat you can for the most stability.

 

[RStewart]

Here is just one of the many links here for nice boats. This is a1436 flat bottom. It should be pretty stable. I'm a big dude do I like them a little wider.

https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=11474

 

[johnnybassboat]

I would say if you can find one and have room for one , and can tow one look for a 16 foot long 48 inch bottom flat or modified V. If not try to find the widest bottom width you can, it adds a lot to the stability. Just my opinion, I am sure more people will chime in on this too. Good luck finding your dream boat.

 

[OklaAngler]

Thanks guys, thats what i was thinking! It just seems like im finding a lot more v hulls than flat bottoms. Butni think i can wait to find the perfect boat. My 1032 just doesnt cut it anymore.

 

[Cole]

As long as the v bottom boat is of newer design 70's or later it will be just as stable as a flat bottom.

If you are interested in a good read of why ( so I don;t have to type it) read this link.

https://marketing.huntyachts.com/hunt-yachts-yachting-blog/


Cole

 

[juggernot]

V hulls work well on big water and navigating rough water smoother and more dry than semi-v or flat bottoms a trade off w stability at rest. I'm no expert but I believe a heavier modified or well loaded v hull would be more stable at rest than a lighter barebones or lightly loaded one.

 

[bcbouy]

my 14 ft. v is 52" at the waterline and 63" at the top of the deck.its really stable.i can pull my fat *** over the side after a swim without swamping it :LOL2: