[Eric Sponberg]

Personally, I think the stylists are overtaking design to the detriment of good naval architecture. Hydrodynamically, the reverse bow does not make any sense at all. The shape and volume of the hull goes against sound seaworthiness in a seaway--as such a boat powers through waves there is little reserve buoyancy to keep the bow high in relation to the waves and deflect spray. The boat will tend to sumberge in seas, making for a very wet ride indeed. That's fine if that is what you are looking for, and if you are willing to make that sort of compromise towards style.

Eric