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planing hull

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noun

Nautical.
  1. a hull that tends to rise from the water when under way so that no significant amount of water is displaced beyond a certain speed.


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Making the transition from a semi-displacement to a modified deep-V planing hull, the Grand Banks 44 Heritage EU is an entirely new yacht that isn�t afraid to acknowledge the influence of the past.

From Time Magazine Archive

A planing hull that takes a long time to climb out of the hole, for example, will most likely throw a big wake when it finally gets under way.

From Time Magazine Archive

Sea Ray 340 Sundancer Sea Ray�s 340 paired a fast planing hull with express cruiser design.

From Time Magazine Archive

With its modified-V planing hull, the Comfort smoothed out the waters of the Chesapeake Bay.

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Adding a bit of length to a planing hull without adding significant weight will often improve performance.

From Time Magazine Archive

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