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Originally Posted by euromodder
Got a picture ?
Google turns up some really squarish shallow draft boats
A newer engine will likely get you better mileage
Clean the hull
Paint & polish it really smooth & glossy
Add "stern plates"
Dunno what they are really called, but they are plates added aft of the stern, along the underside of the hull, and extend the apparent length of the hull
Increase the fineness ratio: make it longer, or narrower |
I just learned why warships have always had a squared off stern. The tapered would be more efficient but the square is faster and efficiency isn't as big of a concern. That square creates a high pressure area where the prop is giving it more bite and less cavitation. Therefore a little more top speed at the expense of less efficient.