Something about air... I forget.

[radioranger]

Interesting, i read or heard that the first seaplanes had trouble with the skin of the plane pulling loose from the frame due to the suction , thus they all have a step around mid ship

[gone-ot]

Originally Posted by radioranger

Interesting, i read or heard that the first seaplanes had trouble with the skin of the plane pulling loose from the frame due to the suction , thus they all have a step around mid ship

...some reading for those interested: Stepped hull design concept - Boat Design Forums