10/10/2025
Curves are a good thing
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Hooded Arkโs hull is a study in balanceโwhere beauty meets precision. Her sweeping curves are engineered for smooth passage through open ocean conditions while maintaining organic symmetry. The beam-to-draft ratio is kept low to reduce wetted surface and sailplan area, while a 33% ballast ratio ensures confident stability. Her wide transom features aggressive lift outboard to finely tune longitudinal trim with heel, maximizing effective sailing length, avoiding excessive bow down trim, and promoting good handling in a wide range of wind and sea conditions.
A telescopic keel and twin ruddersโangled outward and positioned aftโallow access to shallow ports while developing significant righting moment at heel when underway. This configuration maintains grip and control at high heel angles, reducing drag and improving responsiveness. Like the spiral of a nautilus shell or the rhythm of a wave, her form flows with natural graceโeach curve a reflection of the seaโs own geometry.
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