The pros of having steps in the hull
09-09-2018 | 02:22 PM
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That isn't really the point I was making but I think that BUP's post #18 addresses what you're saying .
As a complete side note , wasn't the development of the stepped hull taken from the pontoons on seaplanes ? (And that was a loong time ago)
As a complete side note , wasn't the development of the stepped hull taken from the pontoons on seaplanes ? (And that was a loong time ago)
09-09-2018 | 03:46 PM
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Another 36 got dropped in an intersection. American Muscle 3 took a ride down I95 but that was more of a jackknife = launch!
Shogren had an orange MTI get launched off the trailer too......think that was ice + guardrail = roadside.
09-09-2018 | 05:02 PM
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Im really disappointed in you guys !! You have all skipped past the most obvious and beneficial benefit of stepped hulls.
With stepped hulls, the trailer bunks are broken into sections, with each section going towards the rear of the trailer being taller. This well thought out and planned design feature helps prevent the boat sliding backwards off the trailer because you forgot to properly strap it down, When that happens, not only do you look like a complete idot, you cause a major traffic backup resulting in your fellow motorists saluting your pride and joy with one finger. Dont be that guy, get a stepped hull !!!
With stepped hulls, the trailer bunks are broken into sections, with each section going towards the rear of the trailer being taller. This well thought out and planned design feature helps prevent the boat sliding backwards off the trailer because you forgot to properly strap it down, When that happens, not only do you look like a complete idot, you cause a major traffic backup resulting in your fellow motorists saluting your pride and joy with one finger. Dont be that guy, get a stepped hull !!!
09-10-2018 | 11:23 AM
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From: 29°50'49.74"N 95° 5'17.55"W.......TEXAS
Boats with multi-step hulls are much more likely to send you swimming than a straight bottom or single step boat...
...so you got that going for you on a hot day; which is nice.
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...so you got that going for you on a hot day; which is nice.
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09-10-2018 | 12:43 PM
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How many straight bottom vee's have sent folks swimming........I can't think of any that weren't mechanical/fiberglass failure first.
09-10-2018 | 12:46 PM
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In good times I'm sure a few do, in down times the original hull is probably sold to customers (whether good or bad design, remember the 4-5 single step Cigarettes or the original 29 OL's).
