Planing Boat Hull Designs: Pros & Cons of Basic Types | BoatUS

Planing boats are designed to rise up and glide on the water when enough power is applied. Whether you're in the market to buy a planing boat or you want to understand some of the differences between planing boat hulls, BoatUS Magazine's Lenny Rudow will explain the pros and cons of common planing boat hull designs. From deep-V and semi-V (also referred to as modified-V) to flat-bottom boats and powercats, by the end of this video you'll be better able to choose which type of planing boat hull is right for you and your type of boating. 0:00 Introduction to modern planing powerboat hulls by Lenny Rudow 0:22 What's a Deep-V planing boat, and what are the pros and cons of a deep-v hull? 1:29 What is a semi-V (or Modified-V) boat hull? 1:43 What is a flat-bottom boat? 2:15 The pros and cons of power catamarans 3:02 Other types of planing hull boats 3:30 Please subscribe to the BoatUS YouTube Channel! Learn more about boat hull bottom design and technology at https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2018/april/hull-bottom-technology and https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2013/january/want-to-know-how-a-boat-will-perform 🚩Enjoy this video? Become a BoatUS Member today to get 25+ valuable benefits including a subscription to award-winning BoatUS Magazine! https://boat.us/e/sy-join 🚩Visit the BoatUS Magazine website: https://www.boatus.com/Expert-Advice. BoatUS is the nation’s largest association of recreational boaters with more than half a million Members. We provide a diverse offering of services including marine insurance, on-the-water towing provided by TowBoatUS, the nation’s largest fleet, plus boat financing, graphics and lettering, representation for boaters on Capitol Hill, the award-winning BoatUS Magazine and much more. For more than 50 years, BoatUS has made boating safer, more affordable and more accessible. 🚩Download the FREE BoatUS App today to access NOAA marine weather, tides, exclusive Member discounts, and your BoatUS account. Assistance on the water has never been easier with TowBoatUS CONNECT in the BoatUS App — the fastest way to get a tow! https://boat.us/sy-app 🚩Connect with us: https://Facebook.com/BoatUS https://Twitter.com/BoatUS https://Instagram.com/BoatUS https://Pinterest.com/BoatUS https://linkedin.com/company/boatus #boatus #boat #boating #hull #boatdesign #planing