Deadrise Explained: What It Means and Why It Matters In Boating

Boat hulls are quite important when it comes to boating performance, ride comfort, stability and fuel economy. Deadrise is one of the more important metrics with respect to hull design. Deadrise is commonly used to determine how well a boat can cut through seas or how a boat rides. To fully illustrate the importance of deadrise, we’ll first look at the definition then look at why it matters in boating.