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Forum: Powered Boats 03-02-2011, 19:43
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Posted By roger.waite
Yes. Barrel rolls are not a barrel of fun. But at...

Yes. Barrel rolls are not a barrel of fun. But at least most crew are now inside the barrel. (Waveney's have come up without their crew!)

As I understand it, there are three big issues Re: self...
Forum: Powered Boats 03-02-2011, 19:31
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Posted By roger.waite
This shot gives a pretty good view of the shallow...

This shot gives a pretty good view of the shallow draft of one of the RNLI's newer all weather lifeboats. Note flat stern sections for a bit of speed ...

Barrow Tamar lifeboat launch...
Forum: Powered Boats 03-02-2011, 18:56
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Posted By roger.waite
Other People Know More (about this) Than Us Yachties

If you want to answer your question, I can only suggest you go and look at modern lifeboat (e.g. RNLI) designs. But the bottom line (no pun intended :whistling:) is every hull form is a compromise.
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