14' Boat stability and performance

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I am considering one of two boats. Boat boats are the same model just different set up. One has a rounded bottom of the transom and one is straight. I was wondering if one was more stable than the other or one preforms better.
 

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Re: 14' Boat stability and performance

OK, we are taking "hard chine" and "soft chine" (rounded).

The soft chine boat appears to have a very flat bottom. The hard chine boat hase a shallow v bottom.

It is pretty close, but I'm going to side with the hard chine.
 
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Re: 14' Boat stability and performance

tpenfield said:
OK, we are taking "hard chine" and "soft chine" (rounded).

The soft chine boat appears to have a very flat bottom. The hard chine boat hase a shallow v bottom.

It is pretty close, but I'm going to side with the hard chine.
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Thanks! Now I understand. Do you think that there would be a difference in stability between the two if they are layed out the same and are the same length?
 
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Re: 14' Boat stability and performance

Although one is soft chine and the other hard, both appear to essentially have about the same flattened bottom. Stability at rest will be a function of the width of the bottom. measure each boat and go with the one that is widest.

However, if you are not boating/fishing in calmer water, the freeboard height becomes an issue. In that case I might go with the one with the highest freeboard ( Height of gunwales above water )

From the limited photos shown and limited information on use, I would also call it close but would also go with the hard chine boat.
 
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Re: 14' Boat stability and performance

Sounds good everyone, thanks for the responses. Would I experience any speed difference between the two boats if they weighted the same and had the same motor.
 
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Re: 14' Boat stability and performance

The difference in performance between the two should be insignificant in a boat that size. The soft chine boat MAY give a bit better ride. The hard chine MAY give a bit better mileage. I wouldn't be able to tell the difference. Pick the one with the best layout for you.
 
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Re: 14' Boat stability and performance

Thanks. I kinda have in mind the one with the layout I want. I am just open to going with the other one if it will ride better
 
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Re: 14' Boat stability and performance

I don't know any of the technical differences. So, I would go with the best amenities. I like the bimini top and fish finder. I have a small v-hull similar to the soft chine boat and do enjoy fishing out of it. With an old 25 hp Johnson it is almost too fast to handle comfortably if I don't have a good bit of additional weight. Big things I look for on somehthing like this is storage, a place for fishing rods, trolling motor, and SPACE! Too, a livewell is very nice to have...
 
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