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Old 06-06-2009, 03:45 AM
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Looks like an under budget generic Carolina Charter boat to me.. a simple work boat..... my kinda of boat,, no frils.
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Too much flare, huh?..would you have them widen the hull below the bow or maybe narrow down that deck a might?...
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That exaggerated flair reminds me of these guys...
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I'd take bow steering in a following sea over a 60 mile head sea thumpin anyday and twice on Sunday.

I'm guessing that you haven't run a boat over 60 miles what wanted to chase a following sea and had a strong desire to change course by 20-30 degrees (port and starboard) every 60 seconds? If you had, you would have never made such a comment. Besides, a good boat design can avoid both: 1) a bow steer and 2) a pounding head sea.
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Although flare has its purpose, lift is not one of them. It may help in keeping the bow above water in extreme conditions but has nothing to do with lift. I think it is pretty cool looking but the sacrifice in interior space may or may not be worth it depending on your use and preference. That particular boat shouts "charter" to me without seeing the inside. That doesn't mean I don't like it though.
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The old design/engineering saying goes: "Form follows function." The function of the bow of these boats is to cut and disperse whatever water, in whatever form it comes in contact with...like the looks or not, that's one water-cuttin' sum-beech...

Anybody wanna argue the "Too much flare" issue w/these guys?

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The purpose of flair on an aircraft carrier is a bit different than a sportfish though - on the aircraft carrier it's for deck area.
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The purpose of flair on an aircraft carrier is a bit different than a sportfish though - on the aircraft carrier it's for deck area.

So whassamatter w/a little extra deck area on a sportfisher?
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From an architectural/functional point of view, what is the purpose of this "flair?"

Is it just a massive spray-rail?

It's odd-looking, to be sure, but I'm not prepared to call it ugly, unless it serves no functional purpose.
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That is quite possibly the coolest and most beautiful boat pic I have ever seen.
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I've seen that pic before - I think in a Buddy Davis ad - it's a 45 Express, like or maybe even the same boat as this one.
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thats the ticket on flare - any questions ?
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Legend...thanks for posting...shows the "form follows function" thing mentioned earlier
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Too much flare, huh?..would you have them widen the hull below the bow or maybe narrow down that deck a might?...

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It's a beautiful thing ...there's that function thing happenin' again...
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That function is great unless you have a strong crosswind.
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That function is great unless you have a strong crosswind.

but would you swap it out?
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I will tell you boys this, You wont appreciate that kind of flair untill you fish out of Oregon Inlet NC. Most of these boats are not your typical charter boats running at 18-24 knots. many of these boats are pushing 35-40 knots. We were running 34 knots last week and they were with us all the way 40+ miles. These boats run well in all seas it is amazing watching them come through the OI inlet when the white water is across the Bar. They are made for some of the most extreme conditions out there. If they have a charter they go 90% of the time......Mark
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