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The vertical component of the force exerted by the sea would be down instead of up. So I guess it's good if pushing the front of the boat down is OK. Sounds lik
by JonChesterfield 4y ago
The vertical component of the force exerted by the sea would be down instead of up. So I guess it's good if pushing the front of the boat down is OK. Sounds like go faster => sink to me, but as they seem to work I guess buoyancy overcomes it.
- upsidesinclude 4y agoThe bow is only down as it pierces the oncoming wave in extreme seas. The important thing to consider about ship stability is that water on the deck of a ship is immediately inducing free surface effect and modifying the vessel buoyancy. The xbow design sheds the water and prevents free surface effect while reducing the impact of the bow on the wave. They don't pay me, but I wish they did...