High-Speed Planing Hull for Rough Water 



where 



A minimum beam of 15. 7 ft. is required to attain the spe- 

 cified metacentric height of 3, ft. 



Selection of Basic Hull Dimensions 



The previous elemental hull studies developed the following 

 restrictions on hull dimensions to satisfy the postulated operating con- 

 ditions. 



Low Speed Operation (V =12 knots) 



For low resistance in the cruise condition, the hull length 

 should be equal to or greater than 92 ft. 



Metacentric Stability (GM = 3.0 ft. ) 



For a hull length of 92 ft. , the required hull beam is 

 15. 7 ft. 



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