Heavy Displacement vs. Planing Hulls

Hull designs that either push through water (displacement) or ride on top (planing). Boater education covers unique handling traits, fuel usage, and wave performance.

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Vessel Classification

The categorization of boats by length or type (e.g., Class A: less than 16 ft, Class 1: 16–26 ft)...

Safe Speed

A velocity that allows adequate time to avoid collisions, considering visibility, traffic density...

Trim Tabs

Adjustable plates on a boat’s transom that help control plane and bow rise, improving stability a...

Rocking Boat Hazard

Excessive rolling from waves or wake that can eject passengers or cause seasickness; boater ed su...

Stabilizer Systems

Equipment (fins, gyroscopic devices) reducing roll motion in yachts and large boats; boater ed ad...

Hydrofoil-Enhanced Hull

A boat design where submerged “wings” lift the hull at speed, reducing drag and increasing effici...

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