Manufacturer's model length claims
12-17-2018, 01:11 PM
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I have a friend that had a custom houseboat built and ordered a 30’ Hull - the max for his slip. The boat showed up and didn’t fit. He was thinking overall length but the boat builder goes by the waterline. Oops. Everyone involved are super smart engineers just speaking on different terms.
How do you measure the waterline? At rest? That’s pretty irrelevant for 99% of consumers. I think having an approximate idea if it’ll fit into your slip or garage is more useful.
How do you measure the waterline? At rest? That’s pretty irrelevant for 99% of consumers. I think having an approximate idea if it’ll fit into your slip or garage is more useful.
12-17-2018, 09:28 PM
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Skater, Outerlimits. MTI, all have bustles and countless manufacturers have molded swim platforms. No different. Just like some guys measure from their taint for extra length..
12-17-2018, 11:32 PM
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Kind of silly arguing about what its called. I think you know when looking into buying a boat what is characteristics are. There are a lot of different measurements for different purposes. Do you want to know what the running surface is for a trailer. What about how far the drives stick out so they are not hanging out the back of the slip or being able to fit it in a garage.
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