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Bulbous bow use question?

Discussion in 'Burger Yacht' started by Generalmark, Aug 22, 2007.

  1. Generalmark

    Generalmark New Member

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    Question for the Yachting pro's.

    I have watched a number of Burger yachts being launched here in Manitowoc but I have yet to see one with a bulbous bow. I have seen Top Times - a full displacement hull; Mirgab V - I think that one was also a full displacement hull. But I have not seen a Burger with anything but a standard knife like bow.

    It would seem to me that given the length of these vessels it would make sense to use a bulbous bow to reduce drag and increase fuel economy or range. I have also read about full displacement yachts that are smaller in length than what Burger is building using a bulbous bow to improve range and seakeeping ability...

    Any thoughts on why the Burger yachts I have seen don't use the bulbous bow configuration?

    Follow-up question... what are the drawbacks of using a bulbous bow?

    I look forward to the replies from the pro's.

    Generalmark
  2. Kevin

    Kevin YF Moderator

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    You might want to check out THIS THREAD which explains a lot about them and why they're used.