Why the wedges on my hull?

[PB1967]

I dont know why I've never noticed this before, but I took my aluminum boat (G3 2072 cc) out fishing today. When I got back home I started to wash it. I found something at the rear and on the bottom of the hull. At first it scared the heck out of me because I thought I had put one hell of a hook in my hull. Upon closer inspection I found that what I thought was damage was actually intentionally put there at the factory. It was a 1"X6" aluminum wedge welded in place. I checked the other side and sure enough I had one there too. The wedges flare downward about a 1/4" and the design of them would seem to assist in lifting the stern.

Is this a common feature for aluminum boats? Prior to adjusting my engine height and adding a permatrim I had quite a problem with porposing. I am wondering if these wedges contributed to the porposing or prevented it from being worse?

Thanks for any input

[auguste]

Pics would be useful

I doubt that a 1/4 inch would make any difference . . . but I may be wrong

[im412]

i think it is to bring the nose down, but i've been wrong before

[richinct]

Maybe reinforcement for mounting through hulls? Of course if that were the case they could have put them on the inside. Just a guess...

[ali'i kai]

These are most likely intended to help a running attitude issue, getting on plane/porposing.

[auguste]

Or skid plates as you jump over sand bars







If we had pics it would be truly helpful

[PB1967]

Ok, I will try to figure out how to post a photo............thanks

[im412]

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if you google.. hook hull .. i think it will provide the info you want

i think ali'i and myself are on the right track, but put some pics up too