Cathedral hull

The naval architect first credited with the successful use of the deep-vee hull form, C. Raymond Hunt, was involved in the design of the original 13’ Boston Whaler.

The cathedral hull configuration tends to result in a very broad bow; many such boats are completely rectangular.

The undesirable aspects of the cathedral hull are greater weight and cost, pounding in rough water, and a boxy appearance.

Their advantages include high waterplane area at rest (good initial stability) a dry ride in light chop, and reasonable fuel economy at planing speeds.

The cathedral hull design was originated by naval architect Richard C. Cole for Thunderbird boats in North Miami, Florida, in 1958.