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The Stepped hull equation

Increased speed and efficiency are helping fuel the popularity of stepped-bottom boats The next time you’re at a boat show, you might be surprised by

Passing the stepped-hull test

Michael Peters Yacht Design in Sarasota, Fla., is well-known — and well-regarded by me — for its high-performance conventional and stepped-bottom hulls. Peters has been

The stepped hull has come of age

The quest for speed has long been a sort of Holy Grail in powerboating, and the stepped hull has played a role in that pursuit.

Fish Hard Cruise Easy

Design teams are rethinking everything from hull forms to seating plans as anglers demand boats that can run offshore, hit the sandbar and keep the whole family comfortable.

Tashmoo Skiffs Return

A Florida builder revives the classic Vineyard design, blending original molds with modern materials.

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