V-hull (boat)

A V-hull, is the shape of a boat or ship in which the contours of the hull come in a straight line to the keel.Steward, Robert; Boatbuilding Manual, 3rd ed. International Marine Publishing Company. Camden, Maine (1987), p2-3. {{ISBN|0-87742-236-2}} V-hull designs are usually used in smaller boats and are useful in providing space for ballast inside the boat.{{cite news |last1=Lear |first1=Dave |title=How do traditional Deep-V hull designs compare to their high-speed, stepped hull counterparts? |url=https://bluewateryachtsales.com/news/how-do-traditional-deep-v-hull-designs-compare-to-their-high-speed-stepped-hull-counterparts/ |work=Bluewater Yacht Sales |date=28 August 2018}}