Some boats have more angle "rake" to their stems than others. Why?
Where I paddle, some rake makes it easier to "beach" the boat or paddle over a log or vegetation. A curved stem helps when backing off objects.
I would think rake would help deflect waves but could reduce capacity and footprint.
Where I paddle, some rake makes it easier to "beach" the boat or paddle over a log or vegetation. A curved stem helps when backing off objects.
I would think rake would help deflect waves but could reduce capacity and footprint.