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Generally they are easier to handle than multi hulled boats
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What does the hull of a yacht do?
The hull of a yacht is designed to allow the vessel to float and support the rest of the structure. The hull is largely underwater but plays a vital role in the integrity and structure of the ship.
What is the bottom part of a yacht called?
a Hull
What part of a yacht is a four letter word?
The hull
Does a heeling sailboat have less hull surface contacting the water than a boat on an even keel?
This depends on the design of the boat to a certain extent, however typically when a yacht is heeling it would be moving quickly, causing the bow to raise and thus less surface area contacting the water. The majority of single hull sailing yachts would have less surface area contacting the water when heeling.
What is the sounds of a yacht?
When under power the sound of the engine and water lapping at the hull. When under sail the sound of water lapping at the hull.
What does a sailing ship look like?
A sailing ship, also called a vessil has two masts a kell and a hull
What is a single hull speed boat?
A single hull boat has only one hull, which is the standard for boats. Catamarans have two, or twin hulls.
What is a yacht with two hulls called?
Catamaran = Two HullsTrimaran = Three HullsMonohull = One Hull/ Standard boat
What are the two main factors that determine speed for sailing ships?
Hull displacement & wind speed.
What color is the hull on a ship?
Whatever colour it has been painted. There is no single colour a hull has to be.
What are the important parts of a sailing ship?
Hull, mast, sail, lines, anchor, lights, keel, galley
A type of historical sailing ship with upper deck cut away?
Both single- and two-deckers, "razees" (two-decker S.O.L.s with the upper deck cut off, offering a sturdy hull and good armament, but retaining the dull sailing qualities of the original) or purpose-built heavy-armed frigates
