Cathedral hull

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<p>The cathedral hull configuration tends to result in a very broad bow; many such boats are completely rectangular. This provides the maximum cargo or working space for a given length and beam. The hull shape is also very stable compared to a conventional v-shaped bottom, and in either light chop conditions or above 40 knots (45 mph; 75 km/h) or so in certain conditions can be faster than a flat bottom, for the same weight, length and beam.
</p><p>Cathedral hulls became popular in the 1960s and 1970s, when the use of <a href="/facts/Fiberglass/T6MtJ4ep">fiberglass</a> made economical production of this hull-form possible.  The undesirable aspects of the cathedral hull are greater weight and cost, pounding in rough water, and a boxy appearance. Their advantages include high waterplane area at rest (good initial <a href="/facts/Stability_conditions_(watercraft)/EfUPRkr5">stability</a>) a dry ride in light chop, and reasonable fuel economy at <a href="/facts/Planing_(sailing)/bfpdkCwI">planing</a> speeds.  In exposed waters this hull form has been almost totally replaced by the modified-V and deep-V hull forms.  After a period of reduced popularity, they live on in modified form as "deck boats" which are very popular in the inland lakes and rivers.
</p><p>The cathedral hull design was originated by naval architect Richard C. Cole for Thunderbird boats in North Miami, Florida, in 1958.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:1" href="#fn:1"><sup>1</sup></a>
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<h2 id="see-also">See also</h2>
<ul><li><a href="/facts/Tunnel_hull/HI4UUgIa">Tunnel hull</a></li>
<li><a href="/facts/Supercavitation_propeller/3JoeSPTA">Supercavitation propeller</a></li>
<li><a href="/facts/Hull_(watercraft)/hY6LxATt">Hull</a></li></ul>

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<li id="fn:1"><p>"Richard C. Cole Dies, Developed Cathedral Hull". Soundings Online. May 27, 2005. <a href="https://www.soundingsonline.com/news/richard-c-cole-dies-developed-cathedral-hull" target="_blank">https://www.soundingsonline.com/news/richard-c-cole-dies-developed-cathedral-hull</a> <a href="#fnref:1" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li>
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