The 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 i

The 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...