What is a deep V boat good for?

Deep V hulls are most common in boats used on large bodies of water, where taming the chop in rough conditions is a must. The better ride qualities are offset by added draft—or how deep the hull goes below the surface—and reduced stability.

What is a deep V aluminum boat?

Deep V Boats TRACKER® Deep V models are built to provide the toughness and wave-slicing performance needed to take on bigger waters. They feature a sharp deadrise at the bow that transitions to a moderate angle aft–the result is a boat that will cut through larger waves while still providing stability at rest.

Is Starcraft an aluminum boat?

Starcraft Marine, now part of Smoker Craft, Incorporated, still makes a large number and variety of boats. They are manufactured at the Smoker Craft plant in New Paris, Indiana, and have over 500 employees. They make boats out of fiberglass and aluminum and have a wide range of pontoon boats.

WHO is Starcraft boats made by?

Smoker Craft
Starcraft’s recreational vehicle business was sold to Jayco in the 1990s. Starcraft Marine is now part of the Smoker Craft family of boats based in New Paris, Indiana.

What is a disadvantage to V-shaped boats?

5 V-Bottom Boat Hull The V-bottom design has a sharp run to the keel which provides the boat a deeper draft and better stability. The disadvantage is it consumes more fuel as greater power is required for sailing.

Are deep V boats stable?

While a deep V boat can’t take you as far into shallow waters or stay as stable in calm waters as a flat bottom boat, they deal with choppy water far better that their flat bottomed cousins. In addition to having what it takes to brave choppy waters, a deep V boat will keep you much drier.

Are StarCraft boats welded or riveted?

Starcraft’s “TBC” Torsion Beam Construction stringer system. It’s welded together as a one piece unit in a jig then riveted to the hull. This keeps the hull true to form.

What happened to StarCraft boats?

Starcraft’s recreational vehicle business was sold to Jayco in the 1990s. Starcraft Marine is now part of the Smoker Craft family of boats based in New Paris, Indiana.