Why Does This Ship Have Double Bottoms?
Why do high-speed ferries and modern naval ships use catamaran designs?
In this video, we break down how twin hulls reduce drag, increase stability, enable shallow-water operation, and why the same design becomes a disadvantage for large cargo ships.
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? Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:35 - Less Resistance = More Knots
02:24 - Stability and Shallow Waters
04:55 - The Hidden Cost of Twin Hulls
08:46 - Trimaran
https://www.patreon.com/CasualNavigation
#Catamaran #ShipDesign #NavalEngineering #HowShipsWork #Maritime #EngineeringExplained #FastShips #OceanEngineering #ShipVsShip
In this video, we break down how twin hulls reduce drag, increase stability, enable shallow-water operation, and why the same design becomes a disadvantage for large cargo ships.
⭐️ SUPPORTED BY PATREONS
https://www.patreon.com/CasualNavigation
We really appreciate all the support from our Patreon members! Your generosity is what makes the Casual Navigation Crew possible, allowing us to keep making more and more videos for you.
? Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:35 - Less Resistance = More Knots
02:24 - Stability and Shallow Waters
04:55 - The Hidden Cost of Twin Hulls
08:46 - Trimaran
https://www.patreon.com/CasualNavigation
#Catamaran #ShipDesign #NavalEngineering #HowShipsWork #Maritime #EngineeringExplained #FastShips #OceanEngineering #ShipVsShip
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