[Plumper]

Originally Posted by Jeff_H

Plumper,

Its all a matter of degree. Typical CCA era boats have overhangs totaling 30% to 40% of their waterline lengths. Few modern boats have overhangs that total more than 20% of their waterline length. For what its worth, I am not advocating plumb bows, just short overhangs, but more later.

Jeff,
I agree with everything you said. It is all a matter of degree. I guess I misunderstood you earlier and thought you were advocating plumb bows on cruising boats like some of the latest racing machines have. Regardless of the advantages, I think that a plumb bow on a cruising boat is more of a liability. on the other hand, I skippered a 102' boat with a 63' waterline for a long time and became fully aware of the limitations and squirreliness of those long overhangs. Finally, I own a Garden design with a short overhanging (and hollow) bow and love the nice dry ride.
Your response was clear and accurate.