Since my introduction thread has branched off into a "question and answer" thread... I figured I'd move this next line of questions to the correct forum...And by all means if anyone has their own questions or more input/corrections on this please feel free to chime in..
I'm building my own aluminum mini hull and as anyone else would do I've read{and re-read} the builds on here and keep loading up on any info I can find...
So far we've briefly discussed the different chines and the advantages/disadvantages with each type..
The radiused or rounded chine on a flatbottom mini would slide into the corners and be the worst handling without some type of aid...
This combo of a radiused/hard chine{not sure of the correct term for this design} seems to be popular with the manufactured boats and has good cornering at a cost of loss flotation compared to this last type.. The "hard chine" with a flat bottom gives superior flotation/planing but slides into the corners more than the "modified" chine in pic 2....But still corners better than the "radiused" chine in pic 1...
Now onto another area of the hull ...The transom.... I've seen transoms installed "straight up" 90* from the bottom and some installed with a rake or angle...Other than displacement{like the sides} is there any advantage to this one way or the other on an airboat??? Does the angled transom keep some water from splashing over the back when coming off plane ??? Maybe lift the back of the boat as the wave hits ???
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