History of Hull

	Revision 7 . . (edit) November 5, 2001 1:49 am by Anders Torlind
	Revision 6 . . September 26, 2001 1:55 am by (logged).93.7.xxx
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1. Hull - the body or frame of a ship. The hull is the single most central concept in water vessel?s. The hull is essentially what keeps the water from entering the boat and acts as the walls? and floor? of the vessel. Hull construction is usually performed at a wharf, in a [dry dock]?.

1. Hull - the body or frame of a ship. The hull is a central concept in water vessel?s. The hull is essentially what keeps the water from entering the boat and acts as the walls? and floor? of the vessel. Hull construction is usually performed at a wharf, in a [dry dock]?.

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In the very latest sailing ships, hulls are often made of layers of foam and plastic, forming composite hulls, with a minimum of weight. Variations on the single hull can be found with outriggers, and dual hulled craft called catamaran?s, or three hulled craft called trimaran?s.

In the very latest sailing ships, hulls are often made of layers of foam and plastic, forming composite hulls, with a minimum of weight. Variations on the single hull can be found with outriggers, and craft with more than one hull, called multihulls.