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Hunt Deep-V Hull

High-deadrise deep-V planing hullform developed and patented by C. Raymond Hunt, applied to vessels from 10 to 140 feet.

Description

The Hunt Deep-V is the high-deadrise planing hullform developed and patented by C. Raymond Hunt in the late 1950s and early 1960s and introduced with the Bertram 31 in 1960. Ray Hunt Design has applied it to vessels from 10 to 140 feet, from outboard fishing boats and motor yachts to pilot, patrol and military boats, and optimizes each new Deep-V hull for its specific task.

Key features

  • Sharp entry forward without a deep forefoot
  • V-shape carried all the way to the transom
  • High chine forward and multiple spray strips
  • Widely flared forward topsides
  • Long keel line suited to waterjet propulsion, according to the firm

Applications

Recreational fishing boats, cruisers and motor yachts; pilot boats; police, fire, patrol and military craft; crew and tour boats.

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