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hull balance

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noun

  1. (of a sailing ship) the property of maintaining satisfactory trim and steering qualities when heeled at a normal angle.

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Instead of the normal positioning of the engine all the way aft with direct linkage to the outdrive, this power train has the engine amidships for optimal hull balance and an unencumbered cockpit aft.

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