positives and negatives of the different boat hulls
tri hull/ cathedral hull
This fishing boat with cathedral-hulls is a modification “V” bottom that are called tri-hulls and cathedral hulls. Examples: modern boats usually power driven. This hull style has two or more hulls attached closely together with air pocket between the hulls what help make it plan
Advantages: hulls stability without extra width. gets up and planes quicker. hold at holding weight and still being stable
Disadvantages: It is a rougher ride in rough water because of the large surface at the bow. The outer hulls also might cause pounding which resulting in a lot of spray.
Flat bottom
Flat-Bottom Hull boat are flat planning hull it is commonly found on smaller aluminium open boats and they don't draw much water is good for fishing in small lakes, ponds, and slow-moving rivers.
Advantages: This fishing boat is very stable in calm weather. This planing hull has a shallow draft, which is good for fishing in small lakes and rivers. Disadvantages: flat bottom makes for a rough ride in choppy waters plans faster and don't need as much horsepower as v hulls. flat bottom boats should have low horsepower motors. can roll or bank in sharp turns.
Tunnel vee/ catamaran
Multi-HullThis fishing boat with multi-hulls can describe any boat with more than one hull to use for displacement and planing. The air pocket between the hulls can also help the boat get on plane more easily. Examples: catamarans and pontoon boats.
Advantages: stable because of its wide beam, easier traveling through the water
Disadvantages: Propellers on boats with planing hulls often are not fully submerged Needs a large area when turning.
V hull/ Deep v hull
This fishing boat with Vee hull/Deep-Vee Hull is used on boats in wavy water areas or on boats that go farther offshore. This type of hull is the most common hull design. Most manufactures of boats built today use modifications of this design.
Advantages: This fishing boat is easier to maneuver at slow speeds, the Vee design offers a good ride in rough water forward and the “V” shaped bottom softens the in-and-down movement of the boat. Disadvantages: Takes more power to move at the same speed as flat bottom hulls.