Lines, Function, and Working Beauty by Keith R Wahl, Made From RI Gallery
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Stern View WaterlineStern view of a working boat cabled out in Dutch Harbor, Jamestown, Rhode Island.
I love classic styles of workboats and fishing vessels. This is but one example. The hardy work vessel is functional and open. The graceful lines lend to its function.
A powerful stem juts above the high bow. The level of the bow is perfect for splitting open waves and throwing them aside. This keeps the operator safe and dry.
The sheerline comes from the need to have a lower middle and stern for working and hauling. In this case, a winch rigged on the console says that they are hauling traps with this boat.
This boat carries its width to its stern and transom. This gives it "wide shoulders" and support as items come up over the size in working. Thi