The Fountain Beak - Why?
09-02-2006, 11:27 AM
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Re: The Fountain Beak - Why?
Most people laugh when I explain it, most folks thing it's simply stylistic, but the fact is that the beak (and the flare which is evident down the length of most of the hull) has a huge impact on the aerodynamics of Fountain's hulls. Not only does it provide a substantial deal of bow lift, but this flare, or lip, helps greatly streamline and separate the flow of air down the hullsides and the deck. It alleviates a good deal of 'swirling' as air tends to spill from the front sides and onto the deck. This creates a vortexing movement of air on most boats. I've done some CFD modeling on various hulls, and reggie definately has something with his beak. 
09-02-2006, 12:02 PM
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Re: The Fountain Beak - Why?
[QUOTE=Hauling Trash]It was a 32 Excaliber[/QUOTE
That's the way I understand it as well. Here is a picture that I yanked out ot the classifieds of a 32 EXCALIBUR.
That's the way I understand it as well. Here is a picture that I yanked out ot the classifieds of a 32 EXCALIBUR.
09-02-2006, 12:14 PM
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Re: The Fountain Beak - Why?
Originally Posted by Payton
What I don't understand is why there is such a love/hate relationship to peoples opinions of Fountains. I feel they are great boats for a decent price. Leave it at that. Why on earth do some people feel the need to bash other peoples boats? 
09-02-2006, 01:46 PM
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Re: The Fountain Beak - Why?
Originally Posted by CigDaze
Most people laugh when I explain it, most folks thing it's simply stylistic, but the fact is that the beak (and the flare which is evident down the length of most of the hull) has a huge impact on the aerodynamics of Fountain's hulls. Not only does it provide a substantial deal of bow lift, but this flare, or lip, helps greatly streamline and separate the flow of air down the hullsides and the deck. It alleviates a good deal of 'swirling' as air tends to spill from the front sides and onto the deck. This creates a vortexing movement of air on most boats. I've done some CFD modeling on various hulls, and reggie definately has something with his beak.
I was curious about that because I read the reason the new raceboat is missing its beak was because of too much bow lift at those speeds.
