What's that design on the Vee Bow

[@robertbennett6697]

It looks like an attempt to break the boundary layer (friction) between the hull and the water. A large loss of efficiency on ships. Google states breaking the boundary layer also reduces wake which will also increase efficiency.

[@LawrenceBroussard]

I am thinking stability. They would disrupt the water flow so not sure how it would make the boat more slippery. I can see in rough waves it would have a potential positive impact. Those are guesses.

[@AskCaptainChris]

I called the boatyard and they do NOT know either!

[@walterdavis4808]

Good morning Interesting design

[@AskCaptainChris]

As the little guy riding the tricycle on Laugh In Show says "VRY INTERESTING!".

[@walterdavis4808]

@AskCaptainChris I hadn't thought of the show in decades ! Damn. Ew are Old!!

[@dadejazzba402]

...break up the spray over the bow?

[@walterdavis4808]

Those are usually horizontal

[@AskCaptainChris]

Dunno? I assume they are designed to create an air bubble slip stream to reduce drag on he hull and make the boat more efficient? Dunno?

[@AskCaptainChris]

@@walterdavis4808 Yes, but then their purpose is to act as a "lifting strake" to create lift on the bow and get the nose up a little bit and YES large strakes at the waterline act as anti spray rails.

[@charlesdavenport2543]

Guess we need to make a road trip to New Bern. Maybe find an old retired factory worker and ask them what they were for?

[@AskCaptainChris]

A proper Road trip includes an old pickup truck, a pack of Twinkies and Cigars.

[@charlesdavenport2543]

@AskCaptainChris I've got $63 to pitch in on gas money. ⛽

[@AskCaptainChris]

@@charlesdavenport2543 I guess old pickup trucks are not electric, I was considering an EV, we could stop every few miles and enjoy donuts and Dr Peppers while watching the truck charge? Might even have a few May Pop retread tires too?